Dr. Pinkesh Thakkar, Specialist Proctologist in Dubai, provides comprehensive proctological services and has the expertise to explain that there is a difference between proctology and colorectal surgery. Whereas proctology focuses on anorectal anatomy, preventative care, and specific treatments of rectal diseases, colorectal surgery deals with conditions of the colon and rectum that can require surgical intervention. The ability of a specialist proctologist to recognize when it’s necessary to refer patients out for further specialized medical treatment or surgeries outside their scope of practice also sets them apart from other healthcare professionals.