A da Vinci SP system was used for two successful surgeries at ECU Health. The technology is less invasive and used one single ...

New cutting-edge technology is helping ECU Health in the fight against colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of all ...

Warqaa Akram, MD, a surgeon with ECU Health Cancer Care, performed the first colorectal procedures using the da Vinci Single ...

Robotic surgery is a viable and sometimes advantageous approach for emergency colorectal surgery, a setting in which it has previously been underused and understudied, according to new research ...

Outpatient colorectal procedures have increased 50% since 2018, with ASCs now handling most cases nationwide. ASCs performed nearly 9 million endoscopic colorectal procedures in 2024, driven by ...

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 ...

Dr. Warqaa Akram with ECU Health Cancer Care used the da Vinci Single Port robotic system during two single-port surgeries on March 16.

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, ...

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

Researchers studied 7,424 privately insured colon cancer patients to see whether economic theory would drive up patient utilization of healthcare services, particularly open resection and laparoscopic ...

Endoscopy and colonoscopy are both minimally invasive procedures using similar tools. However, they have different purposes. Doctors use endoscopy in several tests throughout the body, but they ...