GALLBLADDER SURGERY
Recovering More Quickly After Gallbladder Surgery
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that stores the bile produced by the liver. Bile is the fluid that helps break down fatty foods. The most common reason for removing the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is gallstones, but chronic inflammation and cancer can also be the basis for surgery. Dr. Barnes removes gallbladders using robotic surgery techniques which typically leads to faster patient recovery.
Do You Need Your Gallbladder?
One of the most common question that patients have for Dr. Barnes is “Do I need my gallbladder?” In this video, Dr. Barnes answers this question and clues you into what he believes is the tastiest food on the planet.
Robotic-Assisted Gallbladder Surgery Performed By T. Ellis Barnes, MD
If you and your doctor decide that robotic-assisted surgery is right for you, here is what happens during surgery:
- Using the da Vinci surgical system, Dr. Barnes makes a few small incisions, and uses a 3DHD camera for a crystal-clear, magnified view of your hernia.
- Dr. Barnes sits at a console next to you and operates through the incisions using tiny instruments and the camera.
- The da Vinci system translates every hand movement Dr. Barnes makes in real-time, bending and rotating the instruments so he can repair your hernia.
Typically, robotic-assisted hernia surgery results in a faster recovery with less pain than open or laparoscopic surgery.
Making a Difference For Patients In The Savannah Area
Thousands of people every day have a robotic-assisted procedure using the da Vinci surgical system. Dr. T. Ellis Barnes is a leader in the field of robotic surgery and uses his experience and skills to deliver minimally invasive procedures so patients can recover faster. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Barnes in Savannah or Richmond Hill, just complete the form below.