2.9K views · 20 reactions | This week on HealthBreak, Dr. Joel Dean from Marian Regional Medical Center describes the benefits that robotic surgery technology can have for patients with colorectal conditions. Supported by emerging data, this minimally invasive approach to colorectal surgery demonstrates a lower complication rate and length of stay in the hospital for patients post-operation. For more information, visit DignityHealth.org/CentralCoast | KSBY | Facebook

Robotic surgery , the most advanced technology in minimally invasive surgery, allows the performance of complex surgeries through small holes that result in less pain, less bleeding, and faster recovery. Because of the precision, robotic surgery allows for the preservation of important structures like the nerves responsible for erection in the case of prostate cancer surgery and the kidney when removing a kidney tumor. Watch the full video to know more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl6jdWOTUX

1.2K views · 22 reactions | For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we met with Rajesh Laungani, M.D., Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery of Adult Urology and Urologic Oncology at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital to learn more about the risk factors and treatments for the most common cancer among men in the U.S. | Piedmont | Facebook