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Dr. Taylor L. Wilkinson, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Oklahoma City, OK specializing in colon & rectal surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Taylor L. Wilkinson, MD is affiliated with OU Health, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center - Colon & Rectal Cancer Clinic, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and OU Health - University of Oklahoma Medical Center OU Health Physicians Waterview Park.
OU Health - University of Oklahoma Medical Center OU Health Physicians Waterview Park
OU Health - University of Oklahoma Medical Center OU Health Physicians Waterview Park
OU Health - University of Oklahoma Medical Center OU Health Physicians Waterview Park
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Taylor L. Wilkinson, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the General Surgery American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Oklahoma.
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Board Certification: General Surgery American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Oklahoma
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Dr. Taylor Wilkinson works as a surgery specialist in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Wilkinson obtained a license to practice in Oklahoma.
