Endoscopic submucosal dissection to remove large colorectal lesions was performed safely and successfully in an outpatient setting, based on data from more than 600 patients. The widespread adoption ...

People may prefer to get screened for colorectal cancer with a blood test rather than a colonoscopy. But more than twice as many colorectal cancer deaths would occur with blood-based screening as with ...

Market forces in healthcare, such as managed care programs and hospital competition increase the likelihood patients will undergo laparoscopic surgery to treat colon cancer, according to researchers ...

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, ...

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 ...

When he suddenly struggled to walk up the stairs of his Manhattan home, he never imagined it would be cancer.Start the day ...

The cost of implementing an innovative quality improvement program that helps colorectal surgery patients recover faster is more than offset by savings from their reduced lengths of stay at hospitals ...

Proctologists are doctors who specialize in colon and rectal issues. They focus on conditions that affect the lower digestive tract. They’re often called colorectal surgeons. An exam for general ...

I was living a normal 29-year-old life. I thought my symptoms were no big deal, until they started happening more ...