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Dr. Randall D. Rogers, M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

Dr. Randall Rogers is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Rogers specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Rogers often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Dr. Randall D. Rogers, M.D.
  • San Antonio, TX
  • University of Texas
  • Accepting new patients

How long do you stay in the hospital after colon resection?

Average is three days if done by minimally invasive method

What treatment is best for stage 1 colon cancer?

Surgical removal is usually all that is needed to cure most stage I colon cancers

Bump in Anusregion

Thrombosed (clotted) external hemorrhoid

How to fix nausea after colon surgery?

Clear liquid diet until next day and it should resolve

How long is colon resection surgery?

Open-1-2 hours
Robotic-2-3 hrs

How long does a colon biopsy take?

Depends on your facility
We get our answers back within 18-24 hrs

Yellow discharge?

Sounds like you may have an anal fistula

Pretty easy to diagnose in the office

Rectal disembowelment?

Yes and yes
Though some of the small intestine would lkkely have to be removed

Small object stuck in my anus?

Should pass out with next bowel movement

How painful is a colonoscopy?

There iis no pain during colonoscopy

Can rectal prolapse be fixed?

Yes
Approach from bottom is quick and easy recovery but high recurrence rate

Robotic approach from abdominal more involved but low chance of recurrence

Perianal abscess?

That is a fistula-in-ano. Requires outpatient surgery or you will likely continue with periodic formation of recurrent abscess