Understanding the state of colorectal health
1 in 23 adults worldwide
will be diagnosed with colon cancer — making it the third most common cancer in the world.8
Colorectal cancer
is no longer just an older person’s disease.
1 in 10 cases will be diagnosed in people younger than 50.9,14
Incidences
continue to rise.
The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD,) which includes Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, continues to rise.10
We’ll transform colorectal health together.
The global picture of colorectal cancer and overall colorectal health is one we can’t ignore. By finding innovative solutions and developing strong partnerships, we can help transform colorectal care through:
Confidence
to optimize surgical outcomes
The unpredictability of colorectal surgery can affect procedure time, performance, and outcomes. Our comprehensive suite of surgical products helps surgeons stay focused on what matters most.
Choice
supporting every patient, every pathway
Colorectal disease presents in many forms, and each patient deserves a tailored approach.
Find patient-first solutions with a surgical ecosystem that delivers secure, data-drive insights, before, during, and after surgery.
Collaboration
to improve performance
To transform colorectal care, we need more than technology — we need to reduce complications, tackle healthcare challenges, and invest in training. At Medtronic, we go beyond products with partnerships, training support, and digital insights to help improve performance.
Touch Surgery™ ecosystem
The first AI-powered solution to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights, streamlining your surgical evolution. Capture and access surgical videos instantly, turning data into personalized progress benchmarks.
Products that help you meet your patients’ needs
In colorectal surgery, every procedure is unique and can be challenging in its own way. Explore our portfolio of surgical products.
Colorectal surgeon testimonial
Hear about one surgeon's experience using the EEA™ circular stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology for colorectal surgical procedures. (5:32)
Colorectal surgery partnerships and programs
When you partner with us, you have a values-aligned collaborator, dedicated to understanding the challenges you and your patients face and helping you develop solutions that take your practice to the next level.
Working together, we can:
- Develop less invasive technologies
- Advocate for care that leads to better outcomes
- Educate referring physicians and patients on the benefits of minimally invasive surgery
Join a colorectal health professional society.
Joining one of the premier professional societies can help you continue learning about advancements in the field of colorectal surgery and further boost your leadership skills.
Colon health patient outreach
Preparing for surgery and life after surgery
Find tools and resources to help your patients and their families prepare for surgery – including tips and tricks for what to expect every step of the way.
Colorectal cancer screening
Colon cancer may be easier to treat when caught early. Access patient-friendly resources to help your patients see how early detection can make a difference.
Patient resources
We have patient resources to help adults understand their colon cancer risk and treatment options for colon cancer.
Clinical education and training
Explore a variety of live and on-demand training and education offerings for gastroenterologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, oncologists, fellows, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Products
† 29 out of 29 surgeons agree.
‡ Thick tissue is defined as non-dissected vascular tissue or fatty tissue.
§ Preclinical results may not correlate with clinical performance in humans.
◊ Compared to manual and fixed-speed powered staplers.
¶ Based on survey results from trained surgeons comparing CDH31P to SIGCIR31XT (n = 15, p = 0.008).
# Based on survey results from trained surgeons using Signia™ circular stapler. 16 out of 16 surgeons agreed.
∆ Based on survey results from trained surgeons using Signia™ circular stapler. 15 out of 16 surgeons agree.
- Based on internal report RE00376094, LigaSure™ XP Maryland jaw sealer/divider surgeon vallidation marketing report. December 2021.
- Based on internal report RE00442444 rev A, Comparison of the renal artery bench bundle burst pressure performance with the LigaSureTM XP Maryland jaw sealer/divider, Voyant Maryland fusion, EnsealTM X1 curved jaw, and LigaSureTM LF19XX devices.
- Based on internal report R2146-151-0, Powered stapling firing speed DOE analysis and ASA parameters.
- Based on internal report RE00218740, SigniaTM stapling Adaptive FiringTM technology data calculations and references.
- Based on internal report R2146-173-0, ASA verification testing with slow speed force limit evaluation_WP-highlights.
- Based on internal report RE00394109, Distal tip motion and user feedback for circular staplers.
- Based on internal test report RE00480654, Powered EEATM post-summative lab user questionnaire.
- Bray F, Laversanne M, Sung H, et al. Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2024;74(3):229-263. doi:10.3322/caac.21834
- Bailey CE, Hu C-Y, You YN, et al. Increasing disparities in the age-related incidences of colon and rectal cancers in the United States, 1975-2010. JAMA Surgery. 2015;150(1):17–22.
- Ng SC, Shi HY, Hamidi N, et al. Worldwide incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in the 21st century: a systematic review of population-based studies. The Lancet. 2017;390(10114):2769-2778. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32448-0
- Knudsen AB, Rutter CM, Peterse EFP, et al. Colorectal cancer screening: An updated modeling study for the U.S. preventive services task force. JAMA. 2021;325(19):1998-2011. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.5746
- American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer facts & figures 2023-2025. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2023.
- Sepucha KR, Valentine KD, Atlas SJ, et al. Getting patients back for routine colorectal cancer screening: Randomized controlled trial of a shared decision‐making intervention. Cancer Medicine. 2023;12(3):3555–3566.
- Davidson KW, Barry MJ, Mangione CM, Cabana M, Caughey AB, Davis EM, et.all. Screening for colorectal cancer: U.S. preventive services task force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2021 May 18;325(19):1965-1977. doi: 10.1001/jama.2021.6238. Erratum in: JAMA. 2021 Aug 24;326(8):773.