Kyle Graham Cologne, MD

Professor of Clinical Surgery

Associate Program Director, Colorectal Surgery Residency

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Overview

A native of Southern California, Dr. Cologne joined Keck Medicine of USC in 2012 and specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures for a variety of diseases, including colon and rectal cancer, complex endoscopic polyp removal, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and the treatment and management of anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids. He has performed more than 2,000 major colorectal procedures.

Dr. Cologne is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. He has received numerous awards, including Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Castle Connolly Top Doctors on an annual basis, Compassionate Doctor, Patient’s Choice Award, and more.

Dr. Cologne believes every patient deserves an honest assessment and easy-to-understand plan for what can be complex or difficult colorectal problems.

Dr. Cologne completed his general surgery training in Chicago at Rush University and Cook County Medical Centers, followed by specialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery. He serves as the Chair of the Department of Surgery Quality Committee and is the Physician Champion for the institution’s national quality improvement program. He has authored numerous book chapters and scientific manuscripts on colon and rectal as well as general surgery. He has research interests in surgical education, colon and rectal cancer, endoscopy, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal disorders. He serves as a section editor for the Diseases of the Colon and Rectum Journal, where he is also the host of a podcast. He also is a previous Social Media Committee Chair for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), a past-president of the Southern California Chapter of the ASCRS, and serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for numerous scientific journals.

Publications

  • The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Rectal Cancer 2023 Supplement. Dis Colon Rectum. 2024 01 01; 67(1):18-31.. View in PubMed
  • Barriers to Implementation of Advanced Endoscopic Procedures. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2024 Sep; 37(5):340-345.. View in PubMed
  • Assessing the Association Between Endoscopic Tattooing and Lymph Node Yield in Rectal Cancer. J Surg Res. 2023 01; 281:37-44.. View in PubMed
  • Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Incidental Colonic Diverticulosis. J Surg Res. 2022 12; 280:348-354.. View in PubMed
  • Optimizing Appropriate Disposal of Unused Postoperative Opioid: What Happens to Unused Medication? Am Surg. 2023 Nov; 89(11):4395-4400. Wlodarczyk JR, Yoon DH, Wickham CJ, Mirza KL, Lee SW, Cologne KG . View in PubMed
  • Endoscopy Reports for Rectosigmoid Tumors: Frequently Missing Key Information Needed for Surgical Planning. J Surg Res. 2022 10; 278:325-330.. View in PubMed
  • How do they measure up: Assessing the height of rectal cancer with digital rectal exam, endoscopy, and MRI,. Surg Pract Sci. 2022 Sep; 10:100096.. View in PubMed
  • Full-Thickness Laparoendoscopic Excision for Management of Complex Colon Polyps. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 12 01; 64(12):1559-1563.. View in PubMed
  • Do or doughnut: A systematic review and pooled analysis on the utility of pathological evaluation of the anastomotic doughnut in oncological colorectal operations. Colorectal Dis. 2022 01; 24(1):8-15.. View in PubMed
  • Reduction of Opioid Overprescribing and Use Following Standardized Educational Intervention: A Survey of Patient Experiences Following Anorectal Procedures. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 09 01; 64(9):1129-1138.. View in PubMed