Ron G. Landmann, M.D.

Ron Landmann, M.D., holds research interests in:

• Diseases of the colon, rectum and anus
• Application of minimally invsive techniques including laparoscopy, robotics, transanal and endoscopic procedures
• Improvement of modalities to affect patient outcomes and quality-of-life
• Values-based research to improve outcomes while reducing cost
• Laparoscopic resection for colonic polyps
• Laparoscopic/robotic resection and its applicability in colorectal malignancy
• Minimally invasive techniques utilized in the treatment of Crohn's disease
• Minimally invasive procedures, including restorative proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
• Laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy for colonic dysmotility

Dr. Landmann's team conducts clinical trials in the field of colon and rectal surgery. They are currently participating in a number of NIH- and multigroup sponsored multi-center trials of laparoscopic/robotic/transanal resection of colon and rectal cancers

The team also has studies underway to improve patient's quality-of-life after surgical intervention for inflammatory bowel diseases.