Dr. Domingo E. Galliano Jr.,
MD, FACS, FASCRS

MASTER SURGEON

Dr. Galliano is the most experienced Board Certified Colorectal Surgeon with Da Vinci Robotic Surgery in Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, and De Soto Counties. He has performed over 1600 DaVinci Robotic procedures!

General Surgery

Board Certified by
the American Board of Surgery

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Board Certified by the The American Board of Colon and Renal Surgery (ABCRS)

Surgical Critical Care

Board Certified by The American Board of Surgery

HOSPITALS

Bayfront Health

Dr. Galliano is Medical Director of Bayfront Health's Colorectal Center of Excellence.

Why is it important you choose a Board Certified Surgeon?

A surgeon certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery has training, knowledge and experience related to the diagnosis and comprehensive management of surgical conditions.

STARR (Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection)

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ODS can be caused by structural deformities in the rectum resulting in chronic constipation. A new surgical procedure, Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR), can treat ODS using minimally invasive methods. That means a quick procedure and a short recovery time for most patients

How STARR Works

STARR is a surgical procedure that is performed through the anus, requires no external incisions, and leaves no visible scars.
Using a surgical stapler, the procedure removes the excess tissue in the rectum, reducing the anatomical defects that can cause ODS.
In a study of 90 patients undergoing the STARR procedure, patients were hospitalized one to three days, experienced minimal postoperative pain after the procedure, and resumed
The STARR procedure uses a minimally invasive approach to help correct ODS. What that means for most patients is a quick procedure and a short recovery time.employment or normal activity in 6 to 15 days.

Why STARR?

Because STARR is performed through the anus, it leaves no visible scars.
STARR is a quick procedure with short recovery time. A clinical study of 90 patients showed STARR is an effective procedure which results in substantially reduced symptoms of ODS.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks and complications that accompany the Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) procedure.
Complications that may occur following a STARR procedure include bleeding, leaks or infection, urinary retention, incontinence, fistula (pouch) formation or dyspareunia (painful intercourse).