The Xi is the latest da Vinci surgical system approved for use in colorectal surgery. With its
novel overhead architecture, slimmer boom-mounted arms, extended instrument reach …

Background Adoption of the laparoscopic approach for colorectal cancer treatment has been
slow owing to initial case study results suggesting high recurrence rates at port sites. The …

Importance As prospective payment transitions to bundled reimbursement, many US
hospitals are implementing protocols to shorten hospitalization after major surgery. These …

BACKGROUND: Colorectal surgery outcomes must be accurately assessed and aligned
with patient priorities. No study to date has investigated the patient's subjective assessment …

Objective To determine casemix adjusted hospital level utilization of minimally invasive
surgery for four common surgical procedures (appendectomy, colectomy, total abdominal …

Background Laparoscopy, originally pioneered by gynecologists, was first adopted by
general surgeons in the late 1980s. Since then, laparoscopy has been adopted in the …

Background Despite the proven benefits, laparoscopic colorectal surgery is still under
utilized among surgeons. A steep learning is one of the causes of its limited adoption. Aim of …

Objective: The study was designed to determine the growth pattern and current rate of
laparoscopic partial colectomy in the United States and analyze various factors that …

Background Incorporation of advanced laparoscopic procedures in the practice of
institutions without respective experience is a significant impediment in the dissemination of …

Purpose Emerging evidence supporting the use of laparoscopic colectomy in patients with
cancer has led to dramatic increases in utilization. Though certain patient and hospital …