Highlander Surgical Associates provides screening, diagnostic procedures and surgical treatment for polyps, colon cancer, and diverticulitis.

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in nonsmoking Americans. Every year, over 65,000 Americans die from colon cancer, the majority of which could have been avoided with colonoscopy screenings. If detected early, 90% of colon cancer patients can be treated and cured. Even better, colon cancer can be avoided by detecting and eliminating polyps before they become cancer. A colonoscopy, a simple outpatient procedure, may remove the majority of polyps without causing pain.

Screening colonoscopies start at the age of 50, but in some circumstances, such as family history of colon cancer, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding and / or blood in stools a colonoscopy may be recommended earlier. Dr. Harrison has been performing colonoscopy procedures for over two decades. If you are over age 50 or age 40+, with a family history of colon cancer or polyps, please don’t wait to schedule your colonoscopy. It could save your life.

COLONOSCOPY

Screening colonoscopies start at the age of 50, but in some circumstances, such as family history of colon cancer, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding and / or blood in stools a colonoscopy may be recommended earlier.

POLYPS-COLON CANCER

Colon cancer is the only preventable cancer with which a regular procedure can prevent. Having your colonoscopy routinely can help find and remove any polyps that may progress into cancer.

DIVERTICULITIS

Diverticulitis is a condition in which small pockets, usually in the lower colon, become inflamed. This can cause a variety of conditions that may require surgical management.