Dr. Russell Keith Pearl MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1901 W Harrison St John Stroger Hospita Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Russell Pearl is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Pearl specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Pearl 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.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1976
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Repair of fistulas-in-ano using autologous fibrin tissue adhesive.
- Technical manual for manufacturing autologous fibrin tissue adhesive.
- The Virtual Pelvic Floor, a tele-immersive educational environment.
- Stoma complications: the Cook County Hospital experience.
- Repair of chronic anorectal fistulae using commercial fibrin sealant.
- What role does full rectal mobilization alone play in the treatment of rectal prolapse?
- A comparison of robotic, laparoscopic, and hand-sewn intestinal sutured anastomoses performed by residents.
- A lifelike patient simulator for teaching robotic colorectal surgery: how to acquire skills for robotic rectal dissection.
- Inverted U-pouch construction for restoration of function in patients with failed straight ileoanal pull-throughs.
- Simple technique for high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery and vein.
- The role of fistulography in fistula-in-ano. Report of five cases.
- A safe technique for resection of perforated sigmoid diverticulitis.
- Causes, presentation and survival of fifty-seven patients with necrotizing fasciitis of the male genitalia.
- A comparison of simultaneous longitudinal and radial recordings of anal canal pressures.
- A three-dimensional model of the pelvic floor and anorectal anatomy.
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Practice At 1901 W Harrison St John Stroger Hospital
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