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The facility uses the da Vinci Xi robotic system for precise resections. Over 90% of colorectal cancer surgeries use robotic or laparoscopic techniques. A dedicated International Center offers free medical interpretation. Staff speak English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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