CINCINNATI, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Ethicon Endo-Surgery
(EES) will feature its comprehensive portfolio of colorectal
solutions and physician-led educational programs, aimed to advance
surgical skills in both open and minimally invasive colorectal
procedures to promote better patient outcomes, during the American
Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Annual Scientific
meeting, May 14-18 in Vancouver, Canada.
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“There is strong evidence to support that minimally invasive, or
laparoscopic, surgery for colorectal procedures such as colon
cancer, is as effective in treating the disease as traditional open
surgery—and there are added benefits to the patient, such as
decreased recovery time,” said Michael J. Stamos, MD, FACS, FASCRS,
Professor and Chair in the Department of Surgery at the University
of California, Irvine and one of the presenters at ASCRS.
“Despite this evidence, less than half of colorectal
procedures are performed using minimally invasive techniques, and
it is essential that surgeons are trained in techniques, and
patients and health systems are aware of the benefits of minimally
invasive surgery.”
“The role of surgery in treating colorectal diseases is evolving
rapidly with new technologies and greater focus on how to measure
successful outcomes,” said Chuck Austin, Worldwide President, EES.
“EES’s approach to collaborating with surgeons and the
colorectal disease community around both open and minimally
invasive procedures is built upon four key pillars: professional
education, product innovation, health care policy solutions, and
patient awareness and advocacy programs. We are committed to
providing solutions that go beyond devices to advance minimally
invasive and open surgery, and we take great pride in partnering
with the medical and advocacy communiti
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