Robotic Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure involving removal of the gallbladder with the help of a surgical robotic system.
Traditionally, gallbladder removal surgery, has been done through a large incision in the abdomen. With Robotic Cholecystectomy, the surgery is performed through small incisions with the help of a surgical robotic system - in our case Da Vinci Xi by Intuitive Surgicals.
The robotic system consists of a console where the surgeon sits and controls the robotic arms. It is like the cockpit of a plane. The Robotic arms hold the surgical instruments and a camera that provides a magnified HD-3D view of the inside of the body.
The robotic platform uses a special vision assist system called Firefly Mode which uses Infra-red spectrum of the light to identify the biliary structures and the blood vessels. Prior to the surgery a special dye (colored compound) called Indocyanine Green (ICG) is injected into the vein. The dye gets preferentially accumulated in the Gall bladder & the Bile ducts, thus helping in identification and safe surgery due to florescent shade.
In patients with Obesity, Liver conditions, history of previous upper abdominal surgery, history of weight loss surgery, inflammed gall bladder etc the Robotic platform offers unmatched precision and ease of surgery thus making it the preferred modality.
Due to small scars, superior vision, the Firefly mode and precise way of surgery, Robotic Cholecystectomy results in super fast recovery and is the procedure of choice for any gallbladder disease.
If you are considering this procedure, talk to your Robotic Surgeon to see if it is the right option for you. Talk to us to know more.
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