Advances in surgical technology continue to shape how colon conditions are treated. At Piedmont Colorectal Associates in Atlanta, GA, our board-certified colorectal surgeons use advanced techniques, including a Da Vinci Colectomy, to provide precise, thoughtful surgical care when a colectomy is indicated. While robotic-assisted surgery is not appropriate for every patient, for many it offers meaningful advantages that […]
Category: Robotic Surgery
Surgery with the da Vinci System
Five centuries ago a great artist, scientist and inventor wrote: “Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” That man was Leonardo da Vinci himself, and today his eloquent principle has been wondrously applied to a surgical system which bears his name, a robotic assistant that translates the vision of the surgeon […]
Is It A Ventral Hernia?
A ventral hernia is sometimes referred to as an “incisional” hernia, meaning it forms at the site of a past surgical incision. This is true, but can be misleading since there are many other factors involved in why a ventral …
Preparing for Surgery
In the days and weeks leading up to your surgery, you will need to start preparing yourself, both mentally and physically. Any surgery can be stressful, but with enough preparation, much of your anxiety will go away.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Robotic Surgery
Surgical procedures have come a long way. Today surgery can be done with much more precision. Through robotic surgery, surgeons are now able to reach small areas and increase their visual field. Through robotic arms, the surgery itself is clean …