Founded in 1963, Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is an independent practice that provides a range of colorectal care services for individuals. It administers specialized clinical programs in endorectal ultrasonography, colorectal cancer, laparoscopic colon surgery, continent ileostomy, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, endocavitary radiation, sacral nerve stimulation and inflammatory bowel disease. Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates offers treatment for conditions related to anal fissures, colonoscopy, constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, fistula, polyps, rectal prolapse and ultrasound, ulcerative proctitis and drainage of abscesses. It also funds and participates in the training of more than 100 certified colon and rectal surgeons through its affiliation with the University of Minnesota s Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates maintains a location in St. Paul, Minn.