HackensackUMC is the first medical centre in the metropolitan areas of New York and New Jersey to perform a robotic-assisted cholecystectomy. With only a single incision through the belly button, this minimally-invasive gallbladder removal surgery has been conducted.
This innovative surgery integrates advanced technology, medical expertise, and modern surgical facilities in high-tech hospitals. New Jersey witnesses 10,000 patients undergoing cholecystectomy each year, while the annual rate of patients soars to over a million in the whole of United States. With this innovative surgery, several American patients can have an efficient and minimally invasive gall bladder removal surgical procedure, reducing pain and recovery time while maximizing patient care.
On March 20, Stephen Pereira, M.D., along with Celine Richardson, M.D., performed the surgery at HackensackUMC. The minimally invasive cholecystectomy was performed by using a new FDA-approved da Vinci Si HD Surgical System. In this robotic surgery, only a single incision is created to remove the gallbladder, and the belly button serves an entry portal. However, no scars were created on the belly-button during this surgery.
The single incision robotic technique serves as a high-performance, minimally invasive alternative to both laparoscopy and open surgeries. Increased precision and enhanced 3D high-definition imagery are facilitated through robots that enable the surgeon to have a clear picture of the patient's anatomy. Furthermore, the robot allows the surgeon to better handle the surgical process with reduced tremors. The overall treatment of the patient has been improved with single-incision surgery with significant benefits such as speedy recovery, minimal pain, and rapid recuperation.
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