Colorectal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that forms in the colon or rectum. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.
Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery is a type of gastrointestinal surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about this procedure.
A colorectal polyp is an abnormal but often benign growth that forms on the inner (mucosal) wall of the colon or rectum. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.
Diverticulitis is a condition in which a small sac forms along the colon and becomes blocked or inflamed. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
For patients having a colonoscopy, Yale Medicine's anesthesiologists offer both conscious sedation and general anesthesia, tailored to your needs.