Colorectal Surgery

At CHI Saint Joseph Health, we offer robotic colorectal surgery that allows for advancements in minimally-invasive surgical procedures. Learn more about robot-assisted colorectal surgery below. To schedule a consultation, contact our robotic surgery nurse navigator at 859.313.4138.

Watch the Preparing for Colorectal Surgery video here.

About Colorectal Surgery Using Robotic Technology

As a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, Saint Joseph Hospital is home to the most advanced instrumentation in minimally invasive surgery, the da Vinci Xi Robot. This robot allows our colorectal surgeons to perform the most complex and delicate colorectal surgery procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision.

Robotic surgery may be an option for patients with:

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Diverticulitis
Colorectal cancers

Potential benefits compared to open surgery and laparoscopy include:

Less blood clots
Less pain
Shorter hospital stay
Small incisions for minimal scarring
Improved cancer margins
Quicker return to a soft diet

Hear from our Colorectal Surgeons

Colorectal Surgeon

John Dvorak, MD

Watch Dr. Dvorak talk about the Robotic Surgery Centers of Excellence

Colorectal Surgeon

Jennifer Rea, MD

Watch Dr. Rea talk about the benefits of using robotic technology for colorectal surgery.

Preparing for Colorectal Surgery

The video below will help you prepare for your upcoming colorectal surgery. Hear from our robotic surgery care team as they share information on what you can expect before, during and after your robotic colorectal surgery procedure.