About Associated Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Associated Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ACRS) is an university affiliated practice, committed to the highest standards for diagnosis and treatment for diseases of the colon and rectum. The practice consists of seven board certified colon and rectal surgeons.

Areas of expertise include:

• Management of colon cancer
  
• Inflamatory bowel disease
  Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis
  
• Diverticulitis, Irritable Bowel
  
• Benign and malignant anorectal conditions
  
• Hemorrhoids
  
• Abscesses and Fistulae
  
• Disorders of continence
  
• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
   
• Colonoscopy and Cancer Screening

ACRS has developed a fully equipped laboratory for ano-rectal physiology. Laboratory evaluation is available for disorders of continence including constipation, incontinence and levator muscle spasm.

Studies include:

• Anal manometry
  
• EMG
  
• PNL cine defecography
  
• Intrarectal ultrasound
  
• Transit studies