Volume of endoscopic and laparoscopic colorectal procedures performed in an outpatient setting increased 50% – improving patient access and creating opportunities for device companies While nearly 60% ...

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...

Intuitive's da Vinci SP surgical system receives FDA clearance for transanal local resection, enhancing minimally invasive colorectal surgery options. Intuitive, a leader in robotic-assisted surgery, ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month—a time when physicians around the world repeat a simple but lifesaving message: Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers we know, if we look for it ...

Colon cancer is now the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in Americans under 50. It claimed that spot seven years earlier than previously projected. Colon cancer deaths among people under 50 have risen ...

Intuitive Surgical’s ISRG early rollout of the da Vinci SP stapler marks a pivotal development in expanding the procedural mix of its single-port (SP) platform. While the SP has gained traction in ...

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, has become one of the most serious health threats for younger adults in recent years. Doctors have noticed a worrying trend: more people under the age of ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. The rise of robotic surgery in colorectal care marks a significant shift in modern medicine. With advancements in technology, surgeons ...

Intuitive Surgical’s ISRG second-quarter 2025 update placed a spotlight on the expanding clinical scope of its Single-Port (SP) platform, with colorectal surgery emerging as a key frontier. The ...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Tennessee, despite being highly ...