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Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: colorectal problems, gastrostomy (G-tube insertion), skin infection, and more.

1303 Mccullough Suite 362
San Antonio, TX 78215

(210) 941-1000

Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD is a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1986 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health and Baptist Hospital.

Office Locations

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1303 Mccullough Suite 362
San Antonio, TX 78215

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215 E Quincy Street Basement B100
San Antonio, TX 78215

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Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Small Bowel Resection

Small bowel resection is a surgical procedure performed to remove all or part of the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and passes waste to the large bowel. Tumors or conditions such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease can cause injury to the intestine or lead to blockage. To allow the small intestine to function normally, surgery to remove part of the intestine may be necessary.

Small bowel resection can be done through either a laparoscopic or open approach. If someone is having a laparoscopic small bowel resection, their surgeon will make multiple small incisions on the abdomen and insert a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. If they are having an open small bowel resection, a large cut is made on the abdomen to expose the intestine. A laparoscopic small bowel resection is associated with less pain and requires a shorter recovery period, but depending on the condition, patients may have to undergo an open procedure.

After making the necessary incisions, the surgeon will remove the targeted portion of the intestine and then perform an anastomosis. Depending on the amount of intestine left, an anastomosis may involve the surgeon either joining together the ends of the intestine or creating a stoma which is an opening in the abdomen. In this procedure, called an ileostomy, the end of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the opening in the abdominal wall. A drainage pouch will be attached to the skin to collect waste.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the intestine will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the intestines to heal following surgery.

Small bowel resection is typically completed in one to four hours. After the operation, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and it may take some time before they can return to their normal diet.

doctor visit	184
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	365
inpatient care	365
minimally invasive procedures	18
plastic surgery procedures	14
preventive care	21
reconstructive surgery	14
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	135
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	22
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	57
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	556
inpatient care	556
minimally invasive procedures	13
preventive care	16

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	129
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	28
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	59
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

doctor visit	134
gastrointestinal procedures	8
hospital care	445
inpatient care	445
minimally invasive procedures	8
preventive care	11

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	222
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	62
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	55
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	128
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	20
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	62
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	128
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	373
inpatient care	373
minimally invasive procedures	23
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	9

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	109
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	60
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	8
hospital care	328
inpatient care	328
minimally invasive procedures	8
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	18
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	56
Dementia	29
Cancer	20

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	154
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178
minimally invasive procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	23
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	87
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	292
gastrointestinal procedures	81
hospital care	329
inpatient care	329
minimally invasive procedures	81
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	69

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD treated as a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX were inpatient care, hospital care, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	148
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	344
inpatient care	344
minimally invasive procedures	24
plastic surgery procedures	14
preventive care	14
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	39
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	94
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	20
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1986. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health System

CHRISTUS Health

Baptist Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rolando Humberto Saenz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$34,598 Da Vinci Surgical System $31,598	DAVINCI XI $3,000
ACell, Inc.	$32,833 $32,833
KCI USA, Inc	$480 VAC VERAFLO $230	$250
TEI Biosciences Inc	$192 SurgiMend $192
Davol Inc.	$186 Phasix Mesh $162	XenMatrix AB Surgical Graft $19	BD MAX $5
Other	$997 Ovitex $149	GATTEX $116	Solesta $88	ABC Handpieces $47	SurgiMend $44	Other $552

**Types of Payments**
Education	$28,956
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$28,250
Food and Beverage	$6,168
Travel and Lodging	$5,899
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. Rolando Saenz is a specialist in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: bypass surgery, small bowel resection, and colectomy (colon resection). He is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Saenz's hospital/clinic affiliations include CHRISTUS Health and Baptist Health System.