The Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy

A specialized care plan and team, just for you.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is home to one of the only pediatric comprehensive colorectal centers in the nation. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis or a second opinion, we provide expertise and complete care for all families locally and regionally.

Our team uses both medical therapies and surgical interventions to treat all colorectal and pelvic floor conditions, including:

• Hirschsprung disease
• Anorectal malformations
• Cloaca
• Fecal incontinence 
• Bladder exstrophy

Your child’s care team will be led by Dr. Rebecca Rentea, Director of the Comprehensive Colorectal Center. Dr. Rentea is one of the only pediatric fellowship-trained surgeons in repairing and treating all colorectal conditions and pelvic floor reconstructions, bringing advanced expertise to your child’s care.

At our Center, your child’s team will include all the specialists your child might need in one appointment. Together, you and your team will work to find the best course of treatment for your child. Children who are treated surgically receive the highest level of care possible through our American College of Surgeons accredited Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center. Our providers are also recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence.

Contact the Comprehensive Colorectal Center

(816) 234-3441

One surgery means fewer complications

Because colorectal conditions can involve so many different systems of the body, our specialists look at your child's case all together to come up with an individualized approach to treatment. Whenever possible, our goal is to provide all the surgical procedures your child needs in the fewest surgeries. 

The highest level of surgical care

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is one of only 30 centers in the national to be verified as an ACS Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, the highest possible rating.

As your child’s needs grow, we’ll grow with you.

We understand that the resources required to care for an infant versus a teenager with a colorectal condition are very different. We have dedicated programs to help through every stage from infancy through young adulthood.

We'll carefully diagnose your child's symptoms and determine treatment options both through our multidisciplinary approach and through our Bowel Management Boot Camp.

• Our multidisciplinary Comprehensive Colorectal Center group sees children with all the providers.
• We provide post-international adoption evaluations to ensure your child gets the care they need.
• Our Bowel Management Boot Camp can support your child and family in reaching fecal independence.
• If you are transitioning care to us, we will carefully approach your surgical needs.

Wherever you are in your journey, we'll be here to support you.