ECU Health has become the first institution in North Carolina to perform colorectal surgeries using the da Vinci SP system.
The new robotic platform allows surgeons to perform complex colorectal procedures through a single small incision rather than multiple entry points used in traditional minimally invasive surgery. According to ECU Health, the system provides improved visualization and access to difficult anatomical angles, potentially allowing more precise treatment while preserving healthy tissue.
The technology will be used across a broad range of colorectal conditions, including colon and rectal cancer resections, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, colectomies, rectal prolapse repair, and select benign or early rectal tumors. ECU Health leaders said the goal is to expand access to advanced minimally invasive colorectal care closer to home for patients in eastern North Carolina.