Colorectal Surgery & Proctology in Benalmádena
Colorectal surgery focuses on conditions affecting the colon, rectum and anus. Proctology is the area most closely associated with disorders of the anus and rectum.
At Clínica Sandalf in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, patients can arrange an assessment with Dr. Aldo Sol Medina Ruffolo, colorectal surgeon and proctologist. He assesses colorectal and proctological symptoms and explains the diagnostic or treatment options appropriate to each case.
At Clínica Sandalf in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, patients can arrange an assessment with Dr. Aldo Sol Medina Ruffolo, colorectal surgeon and proctologist. He assesses colorectal and proctological symptoms and explains the diagnostic or treatment options appropriate to each case.
Conditions assessed by a colorectal surgeon
Symptoms and conditions that may require colorectal or proctological assessment include haemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, constipation, faecal incontinence, rectal prolapse and disorders of the colon such as diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease or cancer.
These conditions can have different causes. An individual medical assessment is needed before deciding whether treatment should be conservative, outpatient or hospital-based.
These conditions can have different causes. An individual medical assessment is needed before deciding whether treatment should be conservative, outpatient or hospital-based.
Proctology consultation and diagnosis
The consultation normally begins with a medical history and a physical examination. Depending on the symptoms, a visual and digital examination of the anal canal and rectum, colonoscopy, blood tests or a swab may be recommended.
The assessment helps determine whether conservative treatment, an outpatient procedure or hospital care is the most appropriate next step.
The assessment helps determine whether conservative treatment, an outpatient procedure or hospital care is the most appropriate next step.
Treatment and referral options
Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Options may include topical creams, anti-inflammatory medication, pelvic-floor physiotherapy or outpatient procedures for conditions such as haemorrhoids, fistulas and fissures. More complex conditions may require hospital treatment.
For a specialist assessment, contact Clínica Sandalf to request an appointment.
For a specialist assessment, contact Clínica Sandalf to request an appointment.
Request a proctology appointment
If you would like an assessment with our colorectal surgeon and proctologist, contact Clínica Sandalf in Benalmádena to request an appointment.