Robotic colorectal surgery
The first robotic colorectal surgery in Cedar Rapids was performed at St. Luke’s by Dr. Kevin Kopesky, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa surgeon.
“The benefits of using the robotic system really shine in lower colon cases. The visualization is much better and you can see in places that you can’t see at all with an open surgery and not as well with laparoscopy. Robotic surgery offers incredible clarity.” - Dr. Kevin Kopesky
Advantages for patients
Minimally invasive robotics surgery allows your doctor better accuracy. The result for you? Shorter recovery time, better cancer outcomes, and:
• Low blood loss
• Bowel function returns more quickly
• Prompt return to diet
• Minimal time in the hospital
• Smaller incisions
Types of colon surgery
The da Vinci Surgical Robot has three-dimensional monitors, and instruments that mimic movements of the hand and wrist. Together, these improve your surgeon’s ability to see and move within a fixed space, such as the pelvis. Surgeons can remove cancer and surrounding affected tissue without damaging nerves. Colorectal conditions where robotic surgery is performed include:
• Colon cancer
• Rectal cancer
• Diverticulitis
• Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease)
If you require colon surgery, get a second opinion and speak with Iowa's best general surgeons using robotics: Dr. Kevin Kopesky and Dr. James Renz. Find out if robotic surgery is for you. Simply fill out a form and a specialist will be in touch to discuss your individual case.
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