Proctology deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the rectum, including the anus, anal canal and rectum.
This specialty includes the diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation of diseases of the rectum. It is an interdisciplinary specialty that works closely with gastroenterology, surgery, dermatology, gynaecology, urology and angiology.
The treatment spectrum in proctology includes surgical and endoscopic procedures in addition to traditional examinations. Common conditions treated in this area are hemorrhoids, bowel cancer, abscesses and anal fissures.
