Colon cancer treatment with robotic-assisted Da Vinci colon surgery

The DaVinci robot works under an experienced surgeon's complete control to perform bowel surgery. This system allows doctors to get a 3D body image from the inside. In addition, the robot's surgical instruments are small and can bend and rotate much more extensively than a human hand. Before the procedure, the patient undergoes a preoperative examination. Then, a laxative is prescribed the day before, or a cleansing enema is performed to free the colon. Surgical intervention is carried out in stages. First, the surgeon makes several incisions of no more than 1 cm in length. A video camera is inserted into such incisions, and then surgical instruments. With the help of a video camera endoscope, the surgeon can carefully control his actions, coordinating the work of instruments inside the abdomen with special joysticks. The system can transmit all movements of the surgeon's wrists and fingers. At the same time, they turn into the most precise manipulations of instruments inside the body. Furthermore, modern installations completely neutralize the shaking of hands. That allows the doctor to achieve clarity of actions and eliminate the human factor on the intervention's outcome. After the removal of the colon, stitches are applied. Since the incisions are small, a small wound surface remains. It heals quickly. After a few days, the patient can return to everyday life.