da Vinci^® Surgery for Colorectal Conditions

If you have been told you need surgery for a colorectal condition, ask your doctor if you are a candidate for a very effective minimally invasive procedure - da Vinci^® Surgery for Colorectal Cancer and Benign Conditions.

da Vinci Surgery uses state-of-the-art technology to help your doctor perform a more precise operation than conventional instrumentation allows.

For most patients, da Vinci Surgery offers numerous benefits over open surgery including:

• Better clinical outcomes for cancer control in many cases ¹
• Quicker return to bowel function¹
• Quicker return to a normal diet¹
• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Less risk of wound infection
• Shorter hospital stay¹
• Shorter recovery time¹

This procedure is performed using the da Vinci Surgical System, a breakthrough surgical platform which enables surgeons to operate with unmatched precision, dexterity and control. By overcoming the limitations of both traditional open and laparoscopic surgery, da Vinci is revolutionizing colorectal surgery. Read about how da Vinci Surgery enables surgeons to perform the most precise, minimally invasive colorectal surgery available today.

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While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci^® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.

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