ColonSurgeryInfo.com offers in-depth information specifically focused on the risks and benefits of MIP for colon treatments. On this website, you can:

• Understand more about colon disease and why surgery may be necessary. Conditions of the colon vary by severity. Some, like polyps, cause mild irritation and others, like colon cancer, can be life threatening. Your physician will develop a treatment plan to fit your needs based on factors like the location of a tumor or the stage of a disease. Your treatment may include medication, but for most people with colon disease, surgery will be an option.

In 2006, minimally invasive colon procedures were performed on more than 32,000 patients with colon conditions. Ask your doctor whether you are a candidate for MIP for your colon condition.

• Learn about colon cancer. The first step is to be well informed, understand what colon cancer is, know what treatment options are available, and learn how to take an active role alongside your physician to make decisions about your care.

• Find out about other colon diseases. Conditions of the colon vary by severity. Four common types of colon diseases are:
• Development of polyps
• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Diverticular disease

• Investigate your treatment options. Treatment for colon cancer may involve radiation therapy or chemotherapy, but the primary treatment in nearly all cases is surgery. Colon surgery can be performed using conventional surgery or MIP.

• Search for a physician that performs minimally invasive colon surgery. Whether you choose to have conventional surgery or MIP, it is important that you have a surgeon who is experienced in that procedure.

• Read the risks and complications. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks that accompany open and laparoscopic colon surgery. This is why it is important to weigh the benefits of the surgery against the risks.

• Discover patient success stories. Read about patient experiences with MIP surgery. They may help you decide if MIP is something you’d like to discuss with your surgeon.

To learn more, visit ColonSurgeryInfo.com.

To find out more about MIP for other conditions, choose a procedure below:

• MIP for Hemorrhoid surgery
• MIP for Hysterectomy
• MIP for Appendectomy
• MIP for Ventral Hernia Repair
• MIP for Reflux