Colorectal Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health

Colon and Rectal Conditions We Treat

• Colon cancer: Colon cancer develops in the colon, the largest part of the intestine. Early detection through routine screenings like colonoscopies is essential for prevention and treatment. 
• Rectal cancer: This colorectal cancer is located in the rectum, the last section of the large intestine. 
• Rectal Polyps: These abnormal growths along the rectum's lining are common among people over 50. 
• Diverticulitis: Diverticulitis occurs when the small pouches (diverticula) in the large intestine (colon) lining are inflamed or infected. 
• Crohn’s disease: This chronic form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) causes inflammation of the digestive tract. 
• Ulcerative colitis: Another form of IBD, ulcerative colitis causes chronic sores and inflammation along the large intestine and rectum. 
• Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum that cause extreme itching and pain, especially with bowel movements. 
• Anal fissure: A small tear in the lining of the anus. 
• Anal condyloma: Also known as anal warts, anal condyloma is caused by human papillomavirus and is generally spread through sexual contact. 
  
   

Colon and Rectal Procedures We Perform

Benefits of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery

Our expert colorectal surgeons perform robotic and minimally invasive colorectal procedures with outstanding results. Benefits of robotic and minimally invasive colorectal surgery include:

• Faster recovery: Those who have minimally invasive procedures recover faster than those who have traditional open procedures.
• Greater visualization and control: Robotic surgery offers surgeons a better view of the surgical area. The robot used during procedures also provides an increased range of motion and greater stability. 
• Less pain: The smaller incisions made during minimally invasive colorectal surgery mean less pain and a reduced need for pain medication.
• Lower complication rates: In many cases, minimally invasive colorectal procedures decrease complications such as hernias, infection and bleeding.
• Shorter hospital stays: Many minimally invasive colorectal procedures are performed on an outpatient basis with no need for an overnight hospital stay.

Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health for Colorectal Surgery?

• Experience: Hackensack Meridian Health surgeons are among the most experienced in the region, performing the highest volume of robotic and minimally invasive colorectal surgeries in New Jersey each year. 
• Nationally Ranked: U.S. News & World Report ranked Hackensack University Medical Center as “ Top Performing” hospital for colorectal cancer surgery in 2025.
• Highly Rated: Rated by U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” hospitals for colorectal cancer surgery are Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center. 
• Leaders: Other colorectal surgeons turn to us for the latest in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. In fact, Howard Ross, M.D., chair of Surgery and surgeon-in-chief, Hackensack University Medical Center, wrote two of the most widely accepted textbooks on it. Our colorectal surgeons are pioneers in the latest techniques and publish their research in leading, peer-reviewed journals. 

Frequently Asked Colorectal Surgery Questions