Robot-assisted Colorectal Surgery
The colorectal surgeons at South Miami Hospital are using the da Vinci robot as a tool to treat benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum. These diseases include cancer, diverticulitis and rectal polyps. It is the latest evolution in colorectal surgery giving our surgeons unmatched precision, dexterity and control.
With the robot’s high-tech, three-dimensional imaging, surgeons see deep into the confined pelvic region. The picture, with its magnification and clarity, provides an unparalleled view of the diseased area.
The robot gives surgeons unmatched precision, dexterity and control. The robot’s interactive arms and micro-instruments placed into the body through small incisions allow for cutting, grasping and stitching, while protecting surrounding healthy tissue. The result is an accurate procedure with fewer postsurgical complications. Many patients experience a quicker return to normal bowel function and eating and have a decreased risk of infection. Robotic surgery also reduces the likelihood that cancer is left behind.