Gallbladder
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- Shorten the hospital stay from 1 week to less than 24 hours
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Gallbladder
Robotic gallbladder surgery
removes the gallbladder when other medical treatment options have not proven to be successful.Gallbladder Surgery
Diseases of the Gallbladder
Symptomatic Gallstones
Occasionally, cholesterol and bile in the gallbladder can mix together and form gallstones. If a gallstone blocks the opening of the gallbladder to the bile duct when the gallbladder squeezes, it produces pain and nausea. This is referred to as biliary colic or symptomatic cholelithiasis (gallstones). Symptoms typically occur within 1-2 hours of eating a fatty meal and resolve without intervention, as the stone falls away from the opening and the blockage is removed. However, if the symptoms do not resolve, you may need the best gallstone or gallbladder surgery in Ramsey, NJ.
Acute Cholecystitis
Acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) occurs when the gallstone blocking the opening to the bile duct does not release and the gallbladder remains obstructed. In this situation, symptoms do not resolve, and most people will find themselves in the emergency room or their doctor’s office, and then the operating room for gallstone or gallbladder surgery.
Bile Duct Obstruction and Pancreatitis
Gallbladder Dysfunction
Gallbladder Polyps
Gallbladder Tumors
Risk Factors for Gallbladder Disease
Classic risk factors for developing gallstones and gallbladder disease include the following:
- Women
- 40 years old and older
- Women who have been pregnant
- Overweight
Although no specific gene has been identified for developing gallbladder problems, certain populations have been noted to have an increased incidence of gallbladder diseases and have been seen in families.
Signs and Symptoms
- Abdominal pain after eating, typically located in the middle of the upper abdomen or right side of the upper abdomen
- Pain may radiate around the side towards the back
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Heartburn or indigestion
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Ramsey
Cholecystectomy Robot-Assissted Surgery in Ramsey, New Jersey
The da Vinci System has revolutionized surgeries, particularly those that involve robotic surgery and other advances in healthcare. With Dr. Pozzessere’s extensive expertise in this system, he is able to provide better outcomes to his patients by using it as part of his procedure.
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Function and Role of the Gallbladder
The primary function of the gallbladder is to store bile produced by the liver. The bile breaks down and absorbs fats in the duodenum. However, the gallbladder only releases bile during digestion. During the absorption process, crystalline deposits known as gallstones may accumulate around the gallbladder.
Robotic Gallbladder Removal Surgery
Typically, a gallbladder surgeon removes the gallbladder through open surgery. However, surgical removal of the gallbladder through open surgery poses several health risks. For instance, the patient may experience;
- Extensive bleeding
- Infection
- Blood clots
The advancements in technology have made it possible to use laparoscopy and robotic surgical systems. More surgeons now prefer robotic and laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. The advantages of these procedures include short recovery periods, small incisions, and less invasiveness.
In laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon uses a light scope fitted with a video camera to project images on the monitor. Thanks to special X-ray devices, the surgeon is able to remove the gallbladder and allow bile to flow into the small intestine.
Gallbladder removal surgery takes between two to three hours. Under the supervision of the surgeon, it is rare to experience a complication during gallbladder removal surgery.
The patient can leave the hospital on the same day of the surgery or may be advised to stay overnight.
In case of any complications, patients are encouraged to contact the surgeon immediately. However, there are only a few recorded complications from laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery.
Remarkable Robotic Gallbladder Surgeon
Some patients become anxious before the gallbladder removal surgery is undertaken. Part of this may be attributed to the doubt on the skill set of the surgeon. Well, patients should not worry, especially when getting treatment from the world-renowned robotic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Pozzessere.
This will not be the first time that he performs gallbladder removal surgery. His profound experience dates back to years of performing gallbladder removal surgery to many patients.
His quest to major in minimally invasive gastrointestinal injury led to his fellowship training in the same field at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Patients get the guarantee of getting the best robotic and laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery from the renowned general surgeon.
Give Us a Call
At the slightest indication of any of the signs and symptoms of gallstone disease, the patient should take immediate action. Feel free to contact Dr. Anthony Pozzessere, based in Ramsey, New Jersey for medical assistance.