Colon

The most advanced colon surgery technology available today

colon cancer

Robotic Colon Surgery

Reduce your recovery time up to 50%

Robotic surgery offers a far better patient experience:

  • Less pain
  • Fewer complications
  • Smaller scar
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Faster recovery

Don’t worry, you won’t be operated on by a robot
The da Vinci robotic system is simply a tool that allows a surgeon to be more precise than using a traditional scalpel.

You’re in good hands
Missoulians have trusted Missoula Surgical Associates for over 25 years. Our surgeons have successfully performed hundreds of colon surgeries.

Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

Reduce your recovery time up to 50%

This procedure utilizes specialized tools and an instrument known as a laparoscope to perform colon surgery through a number of tiny incisions. A special camera is placed into the abdomen that allows the surgeon to see the surgical site without completely opening the area.

Laparoscope

Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

Open Colon Surgery

This traditional form of colon surgery is still the best option for some patients. Open surgery requires a larger incision that allows the surgeon to see directly into the surgical site. This procedure may be used when the entire colon must be removed or in cases where the amount of damage to the colon cannot be fully determined with other techniques.

What’s Best for You?

The type of colon surgery we use depends on the area of the colon that requires treatment, the specific disease to be addressed and the patient’s previous medical history. To learn more about your options, give us a call at 406.542.7525.