Anal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistula
Anal Incontinence
Anal Pain
Anal Stricture
Anal Warts
Anemia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Bowel Incontinence
Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
Colon Cancer
Colonic Polyps
Colonic Volvulus
Colorectal Trauma
Colostomy Problems
Constipation and change in bowel habits
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
Diverticular Disease
Diverticulitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Hemorrhoids
Hernias (Inguinal, Ventral, Umbilical, Incisional, Internal, Incarcerated)
Ostomies
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Perianal Abscess
Pilonidal Disease
Pruritus Ani (Anal Itching)
Malignant Tumors of Anal Canal
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Ulcerative Colitis
Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancer Surgeries
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy with Complex Polypectomy,
Fistula Surgeries
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Genetic Counseling
Hemorrhoid Surgery (Rubberband Ligation)
Hemorrhoidectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic/Robotic Cholecystectomy
Large and Small Colon Resections (Laparoscopic/Open/Robotic)
Major and Minor Anorectal Procedure
Review the general instructions for your surgery. A nurse at the General Surgery Clinic will go over specific instructions with you for your surgery.
If you have any questions regarding your surgery, please call us at (319) 398-6747.
Did you know smoking increases your risk of surgical complications? Quitting smoking before surgery is the ideal time and is proven to have a higher quit rate. Learn more about Mercy’s Smoking Cessation classes to be on your way to a healthy smoke-free life.
Dr. Imran Hassan completed his residency in General Surgery from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He then received postgraduate training in colon and rectal surgery at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England. After this, he returned to the Mayo Clinic and completed a two-year research and clinical fellowship in colon and rectal surgery. During this time, he also completed a certificate in clinical research from the Mayo School of Graduate Medicine. In 2011, Dr. Hassan completed the Certificate in Patient Safety, Error Science and Disclosure Program from the University of Illinois, Chicago, IL.
He has published more than 70 original articles, reviews, chapters and editorials. Dr. Hassan also serves on the editorial board of several national and international surgical journals, including the Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Colorectal Diseases, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Journal of Surgical research and World Journal of Surgery. His research interests include healthcare outcomes, patient safety and process improvement initiatives.
Dr. Hassan is currently a clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Iowa. His clinical interests include the surgical management of benign and malignant colorectal diseases, minimally invasive surgery, and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
Visit Dr. Hassan's online profile or view his full Curriculum Vitae to see all of his experience and publications.
