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Crohn’s Disease Surgery in Los Angeles

Compassionate and Precise Pain Relief for Crohn’s
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Compassionate and Precise Pain Relief for Crohn’s

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon. It often causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding, fatigue, and weight loss, and can lead to complications such as strictures, fistulas, or abscesses. Managing Crohn’s disease requires experienced, specialized care, especially when symptoms become severe or complications arise.

Dr. Karen Zaghiyan is trusted throughout Southern California and nationally as the best Crohn’s disease surgeon in Los Angeles, for her expertise in advanced medical therapies and minimally invasive robotic surgeries designed to control inflammation, treat complications, and improve long-term quality of life.

Signs and Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease can present differently from patient to patient. Common symptoms include:

  • Abdominal pain or cramping
  • Persistent diarrhea
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Unintended weight loss
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Fever
  • Bloating or fullness
  • Perianal symptoms such as fistulas or abscesses
Because Crohn’s can mimic other digestive conditions, a thorough evaluation by an experienced colorectal specialist is essential for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.

How is Crohn’s Disease Treated?

Crohn’s disease management focuses on controlling inflammation, relieving symptoms, preventing complications, and improving overall quality of life. Dr. Zaghiyan will work with your team of gastroenterologists and dietitians to optimize surgical outcomes if surgery is required.

Treatment options include:

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Robotic Ileocolic Resection
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Robotic Colectomy
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Robotic J-Pouch Surgery

What to Expect During Crohn’s Disease Surgery

Crohn’s disease care with Dr. Zaghiyan centers on clarity, support, and a personalized plan that evolves with your needs.
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Before Surgery
Comprehensive evaluation, imaging studies, endoscopy, and collaboration to determine the best medical or surgical approach based on disease severity and location. Prehabilitation with dietary and functional optimization. Adjustment of medical therapy to optimize surgical outcomes.
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During Surgery
Minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic surgery performed with precision to control inflammation, treat complications, and protect quality of life. Enhanced recovery protocols including multimodal analgesia and nerve blocks to minimize postoperative pain, reduce complications, and restore health quickly with little downtime.
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After Surgery
Ongoing monitoring, follow-up visits, lifestyle guidance, and long-term Crohn’s management to maintain remission and prevent flare-ups.

FAQs About Crohn's Disease

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What causes Crohn’s disease?
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Is surgery always necessary for Crohn’s disease?
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How do I know if robotic surgery is right for me?
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Can I have J-pouch Surgery for Crohn’s disease?

Where to Find the Best Crohn’s Disease Surgeon in Los Angeles

Living with Crohn’s disease can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and exhausting. Finding a specialist who understands the physical and emotional toll and who offers the most advanced, minimally invasive treatments can bring relief, confidence, and hope.

If you're seeking the best Crohn’s disease surgeon in Los Angeles, Dr. Karen Zaghiyan is a nationally recognized leader in inflammatory bowel disease treatment. Her expertise in medical therapy and robotic surgeries, such as ileocolic resection, colectomy, and J-pouch surgery, allows patients to reclaim their comfort, energy, and quality of life. She is considered a key opinion leader on inflammatory bowel disease surgery and is respected among colleagues for her innovations in minimally invasive surgery and perioperative management strategies to optimize surgical outcomes.

Ready to take control of your Crohn’s disease with the best minimally invasive colorectal surgeon in Los Angeles?
LA’s Expert Colorectal Specialist
Karen Zaghiyan, MD

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