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Colorectal Unit

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Colorectal Surgery is a field in medicine dealing with disorders of the colon, rectum, anus and pelvic floor.

Established in 2010, the WDGMC Colorectal Unit offers world-class care to patients with the full spectrum of colorectal disorders. Our interests include colorectal cancer, pelvic floor dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), laparoscopic colorectal surgery and proctology.

The WDGMC Colorectal Unit is led by a group of dedicated colorectal surgeons and is comprised of a diverse team of health professionals. This team includes gastroenterologists, physicians, radiologists, oncologists, pathologists, enterostomal therapists, physiotherapists and dieticians. This collaborative approach to patient treatment supports the intent of the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre - to practice multi-disciplinary care in an academic, patient-centred environment.

The Unit’s colorectal surgeons are: Dr Brendan Bebington, Dr Dean Lutrin and Professor Julien Oettle. The Unit is an accredited training unit and has a full time fellow (qualified surgeon undergoing sub-specialist training in Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology )and registrar (qualified doctor undergoing specialist surgical training in General Surgery) attached to it who are involved in all aspects of patient care.

Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as clinical research are critical activities of the Unit.

Unit Contact Details:

  • 011 726 3390
  • 011 726 3391