Robotic Colon Surgery

Overview

Robotic colon surgery is a minimally invasive type of surgery, in which a surgeon is able to operate via a few small incisions with the assistance of a robotic device. Commonly referred to as laparoscopic surgery, a robotic surgical system utilizes tiny instruments and cameras to give the surgeon a high definition view of the operating site, as well as translating the surgeon’s movements into smaller, precise movements. Many common colon and rectal procedures can utilize this method.

There are a variety of potential benefits to robotic surgery, including

  • Lower blood loss
  • Quicker return of bowel function
  • Lower rate of complications
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Small incisions for minimal scarring

Depending on the type of procedure, patients may leave the hospital in a few days and return to normal activities more quickly than patients recovering from open surgery.

Procedure

 

In most laparoscopic colon resections, surgeons operate through 4 or 5 small openings (each about a quarter inch) while watching an enlarged image of the patient’s internal organs on a television monitor. One is used for the laparoscope which is attached to a camera that sends images to a video monitor. The other incisions are used to insert instruments to hold or manipulate tissue in the abdomen.

The diseased portion of the colon is identified and carefully dissected and removed. In some instances, one of the incisions may be lengthened. In some cases, one of the small openings may be lengthened to 2 or 3 inches to complete the procedure.

Preparing For Your Procedure

Your doctor will provide detailed instructions for your specific procedure. If you need additional copies of any documents you have been provided, please contact Capitol Colorectal Surgery at (517) 372-0500, or download copies from our document library

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What They Are Saying

Christopher V.
Great office everyone very helpful and polite. I will recommend to everyone.
Nancy L.
All the staff was very nice, helpful and caring.
Todd
First time having a procedure done here. Staff was great. Definitely will use again in the future, if needed.
Richard R.
The nurses and the front desk are very pleasant that makes this procedure so much easier. Dr. Conat and has his team work well together, you can tell that they have great chemistry. Procedure is on time and your out before you know it. I was sent home with what to expect from the Procedure and other information.
gwendolyn J.
Dr. Donat and his team are the best. Great treatment and nice attitudes from start to finish!!!
Lauri R.
always receive prompt call backs and staff is friendly
Renna G.
On schedule and Dr Wille always is caring and listening to me as a patient.
Joy S.
Staff was very comforting and professional in a situation that could be quite awkward and frightening .
Amy P.
My experience at CDH was very good. I waited about 10 minutes to be called back for my EGD procedure. Almost everyone was kind and pleasant. I was on my way home 1.5 hours after my scheduled appointment!
Ruth S.
Everyone is always professional, caring, and make you feel at ease. They have a great team and they rally around to make things run smoothly and stress-free. Throughout all the preliminary check-in they make you feel comfortable with a smile and always a kind word.
Jennie C.
Great first experience. My appointment was on time and the doctor answered all my questions. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Debbie D.
Staff was very friendly and courteous. They are a very well greased business. Everything was smooth and the doctors were thorough and knowledgeable.
Sue M.
Had a colonoscopy done here and it was a great experience.
Debbie K.
I had my colonoscopy yesterday morning with Dr. Willie.. all the staff is incredibly nice. Dr. Willie is the nicest doctor I’ve ever encountered. I would highly recommend this place for your colonoscopy. I was totally relaxed and comfortable. This is my fifth colonoscopy at this center.
Rose P.
Very professional and yet personable
Martha S.
Great experience in having a colonoscopy (if that is possible!). Dr Qualich is great
Carolyn T.
Noelle was very thorough and explained things so I understood her. This was a follow up visit and she was very aware of my past problems and was sympathetic and professional.
Monique F.
The best customer service EVER! From the friendly, helpful staff, down to the doctor! Great service overall! They made me feel safe and comfortable!
John S.
Staff treated me professionally and had that human touch of kindness and caring. Dr Nandi as good as they get.
Riza A.
Prep is very tolerable compared to others. I get reminders and follow up until the day before the test and after. Patient advisors are very helpful . Test is on time and staff and doctor are very caring, helpful and friendly .
Dennis B.
Great staff. Knowledgeable, polite and efficient.
Felicia E.
This is the second time we have had a procedure through this office. All of the personnel I dealt with were very professional and pleasant. The doctor updated me on the results timely. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
Elisabeth H.
Very professional from beginning to end!
Angeline L.
It was a smooth experience! I was taken quickly and did not wait! Very professional staff and everyone was on point!
Selena C.
Staff is Exceptional!
Marie A.
Dr. Weber is great. He listens and never rushes you. The staff is friendly and I didn’t have to wait. I highly recommend this practice.
Kathleen E.
I had Dr Megan and I would like to say thank you she was very sweet and so was all the help in the office I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Laurieanne R.
My experience with Dr.Bakken and the staff was excellent! I didn’t have to wait in the reception room or the examination room for an extended amount of time as I have in the past for other doctors. Dr. Bakken was professional and was prepped by reading my client information sheet…she was also pleasant and concerned with my diagnosis and listened to me explain my symptoms as to why I was seeing her!
Cash T.
First time colonoscopy patient and happy to say I had a excellent experience here. Fast, friendly, informative, and careful which are the key qualities you really want out of this type of procedure. Highly recommended!

Our Doctors

We’re proud of our team here at Digestive Health Institute. Our health care providers include some of the very best colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and physician assistants. To learn more about our qualified team of specialists, please visit our providers page.

Anezi E. Bakken MD, MS

Sante D. Bologna MD, FACP

M. Emin Donat MD, FRCPC

Partha S. Nandi

Jack Tocco DO

John R. Weber MD

Richard T. Wille MD

Tusar Desai MD

Aalia Saeed, MD

FAQs

What happens during my first visit?
If you are a new patient, you can expect to have a complete physical exam. You will also be asked detailed questions about your current problems and your past medical history, your current medications, allergies, your family history and other pertinent medical information. If you are taking medications, please bring a completed medical history form with you to your appointment. Once the physician has reviewed your medical information and completed the physical examination, a plan of care will be developed. You may need to be seen again in the office, be referred back to your family physician for follow-up care, or require additional testing. If additional tests are needed, we will assist you in scheduling these tests.
What if I need to schedule an endoscopic procedure?

An endoscopic procedure allows the physician to visualize a part of your gastrointestinal tract with a special instrument called an endoscope. If your family physician has ordered testing, you will be contacted by telephone by one of our staff members. If a physician orders testing and you are in the office, the procedure can generally be scheduled during the course of your visit. You will be given a date, time, and location for the test, as well as written instructions telling you how to prepare for the test. If you have any questions about the procedure, please feel free to ask one of our staff members or the physician.

How do I get test results?

We ask that you wait 10 to 14 days before contacting us for results. Often results come from several different sources. This information needs to be compiled and reviewed by your physician before you can be appropriately advised. 

What insurances do you accept?

We accept payment from most insurance companies including Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Physicians Health Plan, Cofinity, Sparrow Professional Health Network, Medicaid, McLaren, Health Plus, and several others. Accepted insurances are subject to change at any time without notice.

If your insurance requires an authorization from your primary care physician, you may be asked to assist us in obtaining this authorization.

All patients are responsible for all copays and deductibles at the time of service.

If you have any questions regarding your benefits or insurance coverage, please contact our Billing Department at 248-844-9710.

What if I need to contact the doctor?

To contact your doctor during business hours please call our main number 248-844-9710. If you have an urgent need to speak with the doctor after hours, you will be rerouted to our after hours answering service, and your doctor will be paged. In the case of a medical emergency please proceed directly to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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