What is colorectal surgery?

Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. The field is also known as proctology, but this term is now used infrequently within medicine and is most often employed to identify practices relating to the anus and rectum in particular. 

What is the recovery time for colorectal surgery?

By six to twelve weeks most people are back to normal activity, with the exception of any work involving heavy lifting or prolonged and vigorous sports. As a general rule, listen to your body and use your common sense. Do not push yourself too hard. You do not have to put up with severe pain after surgery.