Robotic Surgery
Many surgery patients now opt for robotic surgery. This type of surgery is much less invasive than open surgery, and allows for faster recovery. The team at Association of South Bay Surgeons helps patients consider their surgical options. Contact the office today for an appointment or consultation.
Robotic Surgery Q & A
Robotic surgery is used for a variety of procedures. It’s commonly used in bariatric surgeries, because robotic surgery allows for improved surgical precision and faster patient recovery. Bariatric surgery has traditionally been considered a more invasive surgeries, but robotic surgery offers a better solution. Robotic surgery is now widely considered to be a preferable alternative to open surgery whenever possible.
Laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery have some things in common, namely that they offer a less invasive alternative to open surgery. However, with laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon must alternate between looking at the surgical instruments and looking at the video display monitor. With robotic surgery, surgical instruments are controlled by robotic arms. The surgeon sits near the patient at a control console and controls the robotic arm movement. The surgeon performs the entire operation with their gaze centered on the video monitor, which allows them to have the most detailed and precise view of the surgical area possible.
Yes, robotic surgery can now be used in even more complicated surgical procedures. For example, bariatric surgery once required large incisions, sometimes 10 inches or more in length. Today, robotic surgical techniques allow for the incision size to be greatly reduced. Bariatric surgery patients may have a group of small incisions, all under half an inch in size when using robotic surgery. Robotic surgery is also used for procedures like hysterectomy, liver surgery, gallbladder surgery, and even many cancer removal surgeries.
After robotic surgery, recovery depends very much on the individual patient and the specific procedure. For the more minor robotic surgeries, patients often get back to their usual routines within a week or less. Some patients return home the day of the procedure, while others may need to stay a couple days so they can be monitored. In general, recovery from robotic surgery is shorter, less painful, and involves less bleeding and bruising.
Complex Hernias
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Gallbladder Surgery
Gallbladder surgery may be needed when a patient has inflammation or stones within the gallbladder, resulting in serious pain. At the Association of South Bay Surgeons we have expert surgeons who perform gall bladder removal for patient relief. Call our offices today to learn more about this procedure.
Gallbladder Surgery Q & A
Gallstones form in the gallbladder and occur from fluid which harden forming deposits. This fluid is produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small storage organ sitting beneath the liver.
There may only be one gallstone or many gallstones of different sizes. Many people have gallstones and do not experience any symptoms. However, people who do have symptoms usually require removal of the gallbladder to prevent any further serious health problems.
- Sudden onset of right upper side or middle upper abdominal pain. This usually occurs after eating. Especially after a fatty meal. The pain can last minutes to several hours.
- Nausea and vomiting
Surgical removal of the gallbladder is the only effective way to treat gallstone disease.
Gallbladder surgery is done by laparoscopic (keyhole) technique with small incisions and a video camera. Surgery takes about 45 minutes and is a same day surgery. No overnight stay is needed for most cases.
Patients usually return home 2-3 hours after surgery. Most patients have mild surgery incision site pain and muscle discomfort lasting 2-3 days and usually resume full physical activity within 2 weeks.