Colorectal services

Lingard has an experienced team of colorectal surgeons committed to your care, from diagnosis to treatment of your colorectal condition.

Our surgeons in this specialty offer the latest in diagnosis and treatment of the colon, rectum and anus.

The colorectal team have expertise in the following gastrointestinal conditions:

colon cancer, colorectal cancer and colon polyps
Inflammatory Bowel Disease- Chrohn’s Disease and ulcerative collitis
Diverticulitis and diverticular disease
motility problems of the colon eg constipation

In addition Lingard Private Colorectal surgeons are skilled in specific techniques:

Robotic Surgery
Complex minimally invasive surgery
Complex multi visceral surgery
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery and transanal total mesorectal excision

Lingard Private has a full time Stomal Therapy Nurse who is committed to providing individualised care to persons undergoing Ostomy surgery, including pre and post-operative education and management, discharge planning and post discharge follow up care.

Ileostomy

A surgical procedure that makes a temporary or permanent opening called a stoma. The ileum or end of the small intestine is passed through the abdominal wall and stitched into place.

Caring for your Ileostomy