Practice restricted to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the rectum and anus. Training is usually in the colon and rectal field.
Branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the lower gastrointestinal system.
Surgical specialty concerned with the anus, rectum, and their diseases.
Treatment of rectal and anal disorders.
Diagnosis and traetment of diseases of the rectum and anus.
Proctology is a field in medicine dealing with diseases and disorders of the rectum, anus, colon and pelvic floor. The word Proctology is derived from the Greek words Proktos, meaning anus or hindparts, and Logos meaning science or study.