Intuitive | Surgeons | Colorectal Robotic Assisted

Advancing surgical care for your patients

Deliver a minimally invasive option to your colorectal patients supported by wristed instrumentation and crystal-clear 3DHD visualization. When cases of diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, benign conditions and colorectal cancer present themselves, more and more surgeons are taking advantage of da Vinci^® technology in their practices.¹

Surgical staff setting up da Vinci Xi System in operating room

Flexibility with the da Vinci Xi system

Take advantage of multi-quadrant access with the versatility you need for your colorectal surgical robotics practice. The da Vinci Xi^® offers a variety of options for setup efficiency. It features advanced instrumentation and vision, and integrated table motion.

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Table tracking diagram and integrated table motion

Move the table without stopping the case

Keep the robotic arms docked and continue the procedure while adjusting the patient’s position with Integrated Table Motion. The Trumpf 7000dV operating table tracks with the da Vinci Xi system to give you the ability to maximize access, exposure, and reach.

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Da Vinci Sureform 60 stapler - open from top view

Achieve more with your stapler

Utilize a greater range of motion than the human hand or any laparoscopic stapler for colorectal and bariatric cases with SureForm™ 60. Ensure a consistent staple and cut line, while preventing damage, across a range of tissue thicknesses.²

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Surgical team working with the da Vinci system in the operating room.

Career-spanning professional education

With comprehensive da Vinci education, you can access technology training and peer-to-peer instruction throughout your surgical career. We deliver high-value simulation and learning experiences for surgeons and staff as well as program services for institutions.

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Get the support you need

Our experts are here to answer questions 24x7—even during surgery—and your OR is always connected. In addition to technical support for your da Vinci systems, we can help streamline operations and improve surgical robotics program efficiency for your hospital.

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Right Colectomy | Colorectal | Dr. Mark Soliman | 1030437rA

In this accelerated video clip, Dr. Mark Soliman demonstrates his intracorporeal anastomosis technique using the EndoWrist Stapler 45.

Jul 18, 2018 | 00:02:23
Sigmoidectomy | Colorectal | Dr. Piero Buccianti | 1024812rA

Sigmoidectomy and integrated table motion. See how Dr. Piero Buccianti uses Integrated Table Motion to expose the sigmoid colon during his procedure.

Jul 18, 2018 | 00:00:31
Sigmoidectomy | Urology | Dr. Johnson | 1023867rA

The da Vinci Xi for a sigmoidectomy. Dr. Craig Johnson utilizes the da Vinci Xi system in a sigmoidectomy procedure for diverticulitis.

Jul 18, 2018 | 00:01:27
Right Colectomy | Colorectal | Dr. Craig Johnson | 1019813rA

Right colectomy using EndoWrist technology. Hear Dr. Craig Johnson explain how he uses the EndoWrist Stapler 45 and Vessel Sealer to complete an intracorporeal anastomosis.

Jul 18, 2018 | 00:07:27
Suction Irrigator| Colorectal | Dr. Jamie Cannon | 1035181

Colorectal surgery demonstration. Dr. Jamie Cannon demonstrates how to use the da Vinci Suction Irrigator as a retractor while working deep in the pelvis.

Jul 18, 2018 | 00:00:49
Smart Clamp Technology | Colorectal |Dr. Eduardo Parra-Davila | 1018164rA

Da Vinci stapling in a colorectal procedure. See Dr. Eduardo Parra-Davila use the real-time feedback of SmartClamp™ to assess the adequacy of tissue compression prior to firing the stapler.

Jul 18, 2018 | 00:01:14
Vessel Sealer Extend | Colorectal | Dr. Niels Thomassen |1043456rC

Watch the da Vinci Vessel Sealer Extend used in a colorectal LAR procedure for vascular control.

Jul 26, 2018 | 00:01:25
Low Anterior Resection | Colorectal | Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia | 1008142rA

Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia demonstrates how he uses the da Vinci Si® system to perform a low anterior resection.

Jul 26, 2018 | 00:13:07
Rectal Dissection | General Surgery | Dr. Alessio Pigazzi | 1000850rA

Watch Dr. Alessio Pigazzi harness da Vinci technology to complete a posterior rectal dissection.

Jul 18, 2018 | 00:01:33

Events

Tune into The Colon Channel

The Colon Channel is a monthly surgeon-led webinar that connects surgeons conducting colorectal procedures across the country. Each month, a different topic is discussed spanning the latest techniques, technology and clinical data for peer-to-peer communication and learning.

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ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting 2019

Save the date. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is holding the 2019 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting June 1-5, 2019 in Clevelend OH.

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Resources

Robotic colorectal surgery volume study

Higher robotic colorectal surgery volume improves outcomes. Read a retrospective review. Bastawrous A, Baer C, Rashidi L, Neighorn C. Am J Surg. 2018 May;215(5):874-878. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.01.042. Epub 2018 Jan 31.

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Resources in our Online Community

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1. Based on internal data from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
2. Compared to EndoGIA Ultra with Tri-Staple technology and Powered Echelon Plus with GST as of May 2018.

Disclosures and Important Safety Information

Financial Disclosure

The independent surgeons mentioned on this website may have received compensation from Intuitive Surgical for consulting and/or educational services. Comments reflect an individual surgeon and/or patient experience that may or may not be reproducible and is not generalizable.

Publications Disclosure

In order to provide benefit and risk information, Intuitive Surgical reviews the highest available level of evidence on representative procedures. Intuitive Surgical strives to provide a complete, fair and balanced view of the clinical literature. However, our materials should not be seen as a substitute for a comprehensive literature review for inclusion of all potential outcomes. We encourage patients and physicians to review the original publications and all available literature in order to make an informed decision. Clinical studies are typically available at pubmed.gov.

Important Safety Information

Serious complications may occur in any surgery, including da Vinci^® surgery, up to and including death. Examples of serious or life-threatening complications, which may require prolonged and/or unexpected hospitalization and/or reoperation, include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: injury to tissues/organs, bleeding, infection and internal scarring that can cause long-lasting dysfunction/pain.

Risks specific to minimally invasive surgery, including da Vinci surgery, include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: temporary pain/nerve injury associated with positioning; a longer operative time, the need to convert to an open approach, or the need for additional or larger incision sites. Converting the procedure could result in a longer operative time, a longer time under anesthesia, and could lead to increased complications. Contraindications applicable to the use of conventional endoscopic instruments also apply to the use of all da Vinci instruments.

For Important Safety Information, indications for use, risks, full cautions and warnings please also refer to www.intuitive.com/safety.

Individuals' outcomes may depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to patient characteristics, disease characteristics and/or surgeon experience.

Product Training Disclaimer

Intuitive Surgical Inc. (Intuitive) only trains on the use of the da Vinci^® Surgical System. The information provided during Intuitive Surgical training is not intended to substitute for formal medical training or certification. Intuitive Surgical is in no way responsible for surgical credentialing or training in surgical procedure or technique, nor are the training programs provided by Intuitive Surgical a replacement for hospital credentialing requirements. All curricula described are subject to change depending on available resources, as well as on the needs of the course participants.

Some of the training described may be provided by organizations or entities other than Intuitive Surgical, and Intuitive Surgical is not responsible for the content of these programs. Surgeon proctors are independent contractors. The listed prices are for services rendered by the independent surgeon proctors. A list of surgeon proctors can be provided upon request.

Intuitive Surgical does not train on surgical procedures or techniques, nor does it take responsibility for proctoring services provided by the independent surgeon proctors. The hospital/surgeon purchases the proctoring service as part of training they have independently determined to be part of their credentialing requirement; Intuitive Surgical’s role is merely to coordinate between the hospital/surgeon and the proctor. The proctors and the hospital/surgeon are always free to negotiate with each other directly.

da Vinci Xi^® System Precaution Statement

The demonstration of safety and effectiveness for the specific procedure(s) discussed in this material was based on evaluation of the device as a surgical tool and did not include evaluation of outcomes related to the treatment of cancer (overall survival, disease-free survival, local recurrence) or treatment of the patient’s underlying disease/condition. Device usage in all surgical procedures should be guided by the clinical judgment of an adequately trained surgeon.

SureForm^™ 60

The Intuitive Surgical Stapler SureForm^™ 60, Stapler SureForm 60 reloads, and other stapler accessories are intended to be used with a compatible da Vinci Surgical Systems for resection, transection, and, or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, Urologic, and Pediatric surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material (natural or synthetic).

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