Colorectal Surgery in Sarasota FL

For those facing a diagnosis of colon cancer in Sarasota, David Napoliello, MD can offer a less intimidating form of treatment than a traditional surgery. Minimally invasive colon surgery in Sarasota has many advantages for the patient. The surgery alleviates the pain and discomfort caused by the disease without creating a need for a lengthy recovery period.

Laparoscopic Colon Surgery in Sarasota

According to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, more than 600,000 colon disease related surgeries are performed annually in the U.S. alone. Patients who have to undergo a traditional colon surgery have to face a long recovery period, because a traditional procedure is highly invasive and usually requires a long incision.

This type of surgery usually puts the patient in the hospital for a week or even longer. Even once he or she is released, the patient faces another 6 weeks of outpatient recovery.

Surgical Options for Sarasota Colon Cancer Patients

In Sarasota, minimally invasive laparoscopic colon surgery gives surgeons a way to perform colon surgery without the need for a large incision and extended recovery time. Most laparoscopic colon surgeries are performed through several small incisions. Using small video cameras, the surgeons watch an image of the patient's colon on a nearby monitor.

A Shorter Recovery Time for Sarasota Colon Surgery

Depending on how extensive the procedure ends up being, the patient may leave the hospital in as little as a few days and return to normal activities shortly after the procedure. The patient is likely to return to a normal diet of solid food and normal use of the bowels much sooner than another form of surgery. This procedure allows you to minimize time away from your daily life and work.

If you have been diagnosed with colon cancer and want to look into every possible option for treatment, we can help. Contact us to find out more about the procedure we offer. We have two convenient locations, only minutes from Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Palmetto, North Port, Englewood, Parrish, Arcadia, and Ellenton, Florida.