Gallbladder Surgery

Benefit of Robotic Cholecystectomy

Gallbladder Removal Introduction

If you are experiencing pain in your upper abdomen, especially in the right upper quadrant under your right ribs, or symptoms of nausea/vomiting, bloating, or severe acid reflux after eating, you may be experiencing symptoms of gallbladder disease. If you have gallbladder disease, you will need specialized surgical consultation and care. Please contact us at NorthStar Surgery Specialists to obtain the individualized modern cutting-edge care you deserve.

Gallbladder Surgery

Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea/Vomitting
  • Bloating
  • Gerd/Acid Reflux
  • Chest pain/Shortness of Breath
  • Diarrhea

Types of Gallbladder Disease

  • Gallstones (Gallbladder Attack)
  • Biliary Dishyperkinesia (Gallblader Not Pumping Hard Enough)
  • Biliary Hyperkinesia (Gallbladder Pumping Too Hard)
  • Gallbladder Infection
  • Gallbladder Pancreatis (Passed Gallstones)
  • Gallbladder Cancer

Types of Gallbladder Surgeries

  • Open Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Robotic Cholecystectomy
  • Partial Cholecystectomy
  • Cholecystectomy Tube Drainage

Benefits of a Robotic Cholecystectomy (Compared to Laparoscopy)

Elective, Uncomplicated Cases

Not Infected

  • Better Visualization (3D vs. 2D)
  • Better Dexterity (Wristed instruments vs. Straight Sticks)
  • Less Incidence of Bleeding
  • Less Incidence of Bile/Stone Leakage
  • Firefly Allows Us To See Abnormal Anatomy (X-ray Vision)

Complicated Acute Cholecystitis Cases

Infected

  • Decreased Operative Times
  • Decreased Complications
    • Less Conversions To Open Surgery
    • Less Bleeding
    • Less Bile Duct Injuries And Leaks
    • Less Bowel Injuries
    • Less Reoperations And Readmissions
  • Shorter Hospital Time, Quicker Return to Work/School

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Robotic Gallbladder Removal Surgery (full-length)

Dr. Choudhry’s Robotic Surgery Results

  • Over 1300 Robotic Gallbladder Removals Done
  • Average Case Time – 36 Minutes
  • Zero Conversions to Open
  • Zero Bowel Injuries
  • Zero Reoperations
  • Zero Major Bile Duct Injuries, Only 1 Post-op Bile Leak

Dr. Muresanu’s Robotic Surgery Results

  • Over 150 Robotic Gallbladder Removals Done
  • Average Case Console Time – 45 minutes
  • Zero Conversions to Open
  • Zero Bowel Injuries
  • Zero Reoperations
  • Zero Major Bile Duct Injuries or Post-op Bile Leaks

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