Success Stories

Success Stories

As with any surgical procedure, Laparoscopic colon surgery may present risks. Individual patient results may vary and are not indicative of all outcomes. Patients should consult with their doctors to discuss which type of procedure is appropriate for them.

Here you can read about patient experiences with minimally invasive colon surgery for the treatment of colon cancer. Their experiences may help you decide if minimally invasive colon surgery is something you'd like to discuss with your surgeon.

Holly

“I felt very comfortable with my surgeon’s recommendation,” Holly said. “I discussed my options with my family and decided to have the minimally invasive colon surgery.”

Horace

“I dedicated my career to educating young minds. Who would have guessed that one of them would end up saving my life?”

Emilio

“It started with sharp stomach pain that lasted throughout the day. The pain had a definite impact on my life. I was not able to sleep well or participate in any physical activity. I knew something was wrong and that I needed to see a doctor.”

Minnie

“I walk two miles a day, five days a week. I love to exercise.”

Judy S.

"The surgery was performed on a Tuesday and true to Dr. Ondrula's promise, Judy was back home on Friday."

Don B.

"Don always had considered himself and his wife to be healthy people with no medical problems and often passed over opportunities to get tested for colon cancer since they were not experiencing symptoms."

James R.

"The recovery was easy, the incision was small, and there wasn't much pain as I was healing..."

Linda S.

"The recovery has been very good. I haven't been tired and there's nothing I can't do!"

Tom J.

"I've had almost no pain at all, and each day I feel a little bit better."

Victor S., MD

"There is no question that I was glad to have the minimally invasive colon surgery over the open procedure to treat my colon cancer."

Rachel H.

"Going to class, spending time with friends, and attending school functions is the typical life of a high school student."

This site is published by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. which is solely responsible for its contents and is intended for U.S. audiences only. This site is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Only your physician can diagnose and appropriately treat your symptoms.

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