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Welcome to
The Colorectal Surgery Trust

"Excellence is not an accident. It is the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution . It represents the wisest choice of many alternatives"  - Aristotle

Defining Specialist Colorectal Surgery

The Colorectal Surgery Trust based in Durbanville, Cape Town, is a specialist Colorectal Surgery practice serving as a referral centre to patients from across South Africa and beyond.

We diagnose and treat disorders of the colon, rectum, anus, small bowel, pelvic floor, abdominal wall and hernias — from screening colonoscopy to complex robotic surgery.

Colon cancer

Rectal cancer

Gastrointestinal Failure

Hemorrhoids

Diverticulitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Crohns disease

Ulcerative colitis

Fistulas and abscesses

Abdominal Wall Hernias

Groin Hernias

Incontinence

Pelvic Floor Prolapse

Why patients choose the group

  • A practice dedicated to colorectal surgery. Specialist care focused exclusively on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
  • The most advanced surgical techniques available. Including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery where appropriate.
  • Every treatment plan is built around you. Care tailored to your condition, your health and your individual needs.
  • Evidence-based practice with measured outcomes. We follow established clinical evidence and measure outcomes to maintain the highest standards.

Surgical Excellence

Our mission is to provide the best colorectal care available anywhere in the world by utilizing a combination of the latest evidence-based approaches and cutting-edge modern technology.

  • Robotic Assisted Aurgery
  • State-of-the-art Laparoscopic Equipment 
  • Hybrid endoscopic approaches
  • Modern 3D ultrasound imaging
  • Laser Fistula and Haemorrhoid treatment 

A Multidisciplinary Team

The best outcomes come from collaboration. We work hand-in-hand with medical gastroenterologists, radiologists, oncologists, gynaecologists, plastic surgeons, specialised ultrasonographers, stoma therapists, pelvic floor physiotherapists, dietitians and trained nursing staff — so that every treatment plan is shaped by the right experts from the start.

Patient Reported Outcome Measures

Evidence based medicine is at the heart of our apporach. At the start of every patient's journey with us, they capture baseline quality of life and outcomes scores. These are monitored long term, and our results regularly auditied for areas of improvement.

We believe that every patient deserves the best possible care, and we are committed to providing it.

Dr Frikkie Rademan

Specialist General Surgeon
M.B.Ch.B (Stell), FCS (SA), M.Med (Stell)

Mediclinic Durbanville

Dr Jaco Botes

Colorectal Surgeon
Cert Gastroenterology(SA) Surg, Mmed(Surgery), FCS(SA), MBBCh(Wits),   BscEngSci(BME)

Mediclinic Durbanville

Dr Paul Michau

Colorectal Surgeon
Cert Gastroenterology(SA) Surg, Mmed(Surgery), FCS(SA), MBBCh(Wits),

Mediclinic Cape Gate

Colorectal surgery will always be a high-risk field.
We strive to reduce complications as much as humanly and technologically possible.

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  • Phone

    +27 21 201 6582

  • Consulting Rooms

    Room 4,
    Durbanville Medisuite,
    9 Paul Kruger St, Durbanville,
    Cape Town 7550

  • Hospital

    Mediclinic Durbanville
    Wellington Road, Durbanville,
    Cape Town 7550