The Boon of Robotic Colon Surgery

One of the latest operative techniques in minimally invasive colon or rectal surgery is robotic-assisted surgery. Colon cancer is one of the leading causes for death in the United States. Robotic colorectal surgery, using da Vinci surgical robotic system, allows for the benefit of minimally invasive surgery along with the fine precision, 3-D vision, and magnified view afforded only by a robotic machine. In fact, the use of robotic colorectal surgery has increased in the recent years. Learn from this article some of the benefits of robotic colorectal surgery that have made it popular among colon cancer patients. 

• The main advantage of robotic colorectal surgery is the avoidance of large-sized incision. Only five quarter-inch incisions are made during robotic surgery.
• Less blood are loss during surgery.
• Significantly less pain felt after surgery.
• Less scarring due to small-sized incisions.
• Shorter hospital stays
• Speedy recovery and return to normal activities

The da Vinci surgical system is designed to provide surgeons with enhanced capabilities, including high-definition 3D vision and a magnified view. Your doctor controls the da Vinci surgical system, which translates his or her hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside your body.
As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is both patient- and procedure-specific. While robotic-assisted lobectomy is considered safe and effective, it may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. For a more complete information on surgical risks, safety and indications for use, please refer to the page on da Vinci lawsuit at davinci-lawsuit.org.