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Colon and Rectal Surgery in Kansas City

We believe that colorectal surgery should be precise, state-of-the-art, and minimally invasive. We are robotically trained in the da Vinci Surgical System and have received the Center of Excellence designation for colon surgery from Menorah Hospital. In fact, we are the robotic experts, training other surgeons across the US on how to use this system. The system is designed to facilitate surgery using a minimally invasive approach. It is controlled by our surgeons from a console through a small incision. Instead of a large incision accompanied by significant post-surgical pain and lengthy recovery. 

The da Vinci Surgical System is comprised of 3 components: surgeon console, patient-side cart, and vision cart.

  • Surgeon Console – This is where the surgeon sits during the procedure, has a crystal-clear 3DHD view of the patient’s anatomy, and controls the instruments. The tiny instruments are “wristed” and move like a human hand, but with a far greater range of motion.
  • Patient-Side Cart – This is positioned near the patient on the operating table. It is where the instruments used during the operation move in real-time response to the surgeon’s hand movements.
  • Vision Cart – This provides communication between the components of the system and a screen for the care team to view the operation.

Robotic-assisted colorectal procedures include colon resection surgery, rectal resection surgery, and rectopexy.

Benefits of da Vinci Surgical System

The da Vinci method offers numerous benefits:

  • Shorter hospital stay (2-3 vs. 7-10 days)
  • Faster recovery: less pain and body trauma
  • Reduced risk of infection
  • Improved healing and less scarring

Important Safety Information

Patients should talk to our surgeons to decide if da Vinci® surgery is right for them. Patients and doctors should review all available information on non-surgical and surgical options and associated risks to make an informed decision. 

Serious complications may occur in any surgery, including da Vinci surgery, up to and including death. Serious risks include, but are not limited to, injury to tissues and organs and conversion to other surgical techniques, which could result in a longer operative time and/or increased complications. For Important Safety Information, including surgical risks, indications, and considerations and contraindications for use, please also refer to www.intuitive.com/safety. 

Individuals’ outcomes may depend on many factors, including but not limited to patient characteristics, disease characteristics, and/or surgeon experience.

Colon and Rectal Surgery in Kansas City

Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialists

Colorectal Surgery Associates, PC in Kansas City are the regions leading colon & rectal specialists for over 30 years. With 3 different Kansas City colorectal office locations, Colorectal Surgery Associates, PC can easily treat hemorrhoids, incontinence, and anal fistulas.

Call (816) 941-0800 today to get in touch with the area's top colorectal surgeons.

About da Vinci Systems

Surgical robotics for minimally invasive surgery

Your surgeon in control

The da Vinci® surgical system gives your surgeon an advanced set of instruments to use in performing robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The term “robotic” often misleads people. Robots don’t perform surgery. Your surgeon performs surgery with da Vinci by using instruments that he or she guides via a console.

The da Vinci system translates your surgeon’s hand movements at the console in real time, bending and rotating the instruments while performing the procedure. The tiny wristed instruments move like a human hand, but with a greater range of motion. The da Vinci vision system also delivers highly magnified, 3D high-definition views of the surgical area. The instrument size makes it possible for surgeons to operate through one or a few small incisions.

A dedicated care team

The da Vinci system is one part of a much bigger picture. As the company that makes da Vinci, Intuitive’s services extend far beyond the surgical system. These include comprehensive and ongoing education, training, and support for surgeons, operating room staff, and hospital care teams. As a patient, you are at the center of a network of dedicated professionals working together to help you get back to what matters most.


Three components of the da Vinci system

Surgeon Console

Your surgeon sits at the console, controlling the instruments while viewing your anatomy in high-definition 3D.

Patient Cart

Positioned alongside the bed, the patient cart holds the camera and instruments that the surgeon controls from the console.

Vision Cart

The vision cart makes communication between components possible and supports the 3D high-definition vision system.


A family of technologies

Hospitals may have one or multiple versions of the da Vinci available. These systems all work to enable your surgeon to perform minimally invasive surgery. The different models include:

The da Vinci Si surgical system

The da Vinci X surgical system 

The da Vinci Xi surgical system

The da Vinci SP1 surgical system

1. In the U.S., the da Vinci SP® system is only cleared for use in single-port urological procedures, lateral oropharyngectomy procedures (commonly referred to as radical tonsillectomy) and tongue base resection.

Disclosures and Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Patients should talk to their doctors to decide if da Vinci® surgery is right for them. Patients and doctors should review all available information on nonsurgical and surgical options and associated risks in order to make an informed decision. 

Serious complications may occur in any surgery, including da Vinci surgery, up to and including death. Serious risks include, but are not limited to, injury to tissues and organs and conversion to other surgical techniques, which could result in a longer operative time and/or increased complications. For Important Safety Information, including surgical risks, indications, and considerations and contraindications for use, please also refer to www.intuitive.com/safety.

Individuals' outcomes may depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to patient characteristics, disease characteristics, and/or surgeon experience.

Da Vinci Xi® System Precaution Statement

The demonstration of safety and effectiveness for the specific procedure(s) discussed in this material was based on evaluation of the device as a surgical tool and did not include evaluation of outcomes related to the treatment of cancer (overall survival, disease-free survival, local recurrence) or treatment of the patient’s underlying disease/condition. Device usage in all surgical procedures should be guided by the clinical judgment of an adequately trained surgeon.

Da Vinci SP® System Precaution Statement

The safety and effectiveness of this device for use in the performance of general laparoscopic surgery procedures have not been established. This device is only intended to be used for single port urological procedures with the da Vinci EndoWrist® SP Instruments and the da Vinci SP Surgical System (SP1098).

Medical Advice and Locating a Doctor

Patients should talk to their doctor to decide if da Vinci surgery is right for them. Other options may be available and appropriate. Only a doctor can determine whether da Vinci surgery is appropriate for a patient’s situation. Patients and doctors should review all available information on both nonsurgical and surgical options in order to make an informed decision.

Surgeons experienced with the da Vinci system can be found using the Surgeon Locator. Intuitive Surgical provides surgeons training on the use of the da Vinci system but does not certify, credential or qualify the surgeons listed in the Surgeon Locator.

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Schedule a Consultation for da Vinci Colorectal Surgery in Kansas City

If you have been diagnosed with a colorectal condition and require surgery, contact Colorectal Surgical Associates to discuss the da Vinci surgery system as a treatment option. Colorectal Surgical Associates has over 30 years of experience providing colorectal care for patients in Overland Park, Gladstone, Independence, and Lee’s Summit. To schedule a consultation at our colorectal surgery centers in Kansas City, please call (816) 941-0800 and request an appointment with our colorectal surgeons. 

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Gladstone Office

6060 North Oak Trafficway
Suite 101
Gladstone, MO 64118
Phone: (816) 941-0800

Overland Park Office

4370 W 109th St.
#350
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: (816) 941-0800

Independence Office

19550 E 39th St
Suite 320
Independence, MO 64057
Phone: (816) 941-0800

Lee’s Summit

1980 SE Blue Parkway
Suite 2330
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Phone: (816) 941-0800