Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.
Gastrointestinal cancers occur when DNA changes cause malignant (cancerous) cells to grow along the gastrointestinal tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colorectal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that forms in 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.
Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery is a type of gastrointestinal surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about this procedure.
Magnetic resonance defecography (MR defecography) involves a special MRI test that focuses on more clearly imaging the pelvic area. Learn more about this procedure.
A type of cancer that begins in glandular cells that line the small intestine.
Condition marked by inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
For patients having a colonoscopy, Yale Medicine's anesthesiologists offer both conscious sedation and general anesthesia, tailored to your needs.
A type of cancer that starts in the anus can can cause rectal bleeding and anal pain.