What is it?
The gallbladder stores bile and is prone to forming gallstones that cause pain, inflammation, or blockages. The robotic system provides a magnified 3D view to clearly identify the gallbladder's anatomy before safe removal.
Who is this for?
- Painful or infected gallstones (cholecystitis)
- Bile duct blockages caused by gallstones
- Gallbladder polyps of concerning size
- Complex cases such as severe inflammation, scarring, or prior surgery
How is the procedure performed?
- Performed through a small number of tiny incisions
- Surgeon controls instruments from a console with magnified 3D view
- Cystic duct and artery clearly identified before division
- Gallbladder carefully removed while protecting the nearby bile duct
What are the benefits?
Often performed through a single small incision near the belly button.
Clear identification of the cystic duct and artery reduces the risk of bile duct injury.
Extra margin of safety in severely inflamed or scarred gallbladders.
Minimal pain, with most patients going home the same day or next morning.
Well suited to difficult anatomy from previous abdominal surgery.
Quick recovery, often within a week to ten days.
Small scars with excellent cosmetic results.
A reliable option for gallstones, cholecystitis, and concerning polyps alike.
What should patients expect (risks & recovery)?
Gallbladder removal carries a small risk of bile duct injury, though this is rare, and a small proportion of cases may require conversion to a more open approach if unexpected difficulties arise. Before recommending surgery, our team confirms the diagnosis with ultrasound or other imaging and checks liver and bile duct function through blood tests. Digestion is not significantly affected for most people afterward, since bile simply flows more directly from the liver into the intestine. A small number of patients notice temporary changes in bowel habits, which usually settle within a few weeks.
