title: Optimizing technology for the management of colon and rectal diseases.
abstract: Surgery is one of the most dynamic sciences and the discipline of colorectal surgery continues to progress forward utilizing a combination of new technologies and innovative operative techniques to enhance patients care and improve outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics (CSTAR), London Health Sciences Centre and Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada - Christopher.schlachta@lhsc.on.ca.
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Alkhamesi
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Aslani
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Schlachta
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D016896:Treatment Outcome