Robotically Assisted General Surgery

The Scripps Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program uses a state-of-the-art surgical system for the following general surgery procedures using :

Alimentary Surgery

• Colectomy
  A surgery to remove part of or all of the colon
• Gastrectomy
  A surgery where part are all of the stomach is removed
• Heller myotomy
  A surgery that helps relax the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach to improve swallowing
• Nissen fundoplication
  A procedure to correct gastroesophageal reflux disease by reinforcing the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach

Solid Organ Surgery

• Adrenalectomy
  The removal of one or both of the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidney
• Liver and bile duct resection
  The removal of part of the liver and/or the bile ducts
• Nephrectomy
  The removal of one of the kidneys
• Pancreatectomy
  A surgery to remove part of or all of the pancreas

Single Site Surgery for Gallbladder Removal

Scripps robotic surgery program offers single-site surgery for gallbladder removal, also called a cholecystectomy. The procedure is performed through a single incision through the navel instead of a larger incision used during an open surgery, or three-to-four smaller incisions required for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery.

Single-site gallbladder surgery uses high-definition 3D imaging, guiding the surgeon and giving them a more precise view during surgery than a traditional laparoscopic surgery. With only one incision through the belly button, scars are barely visible. As a robotic surgery procedure, single-site surgery could potentially result in a faster recovery, less blood loss, reduced pain and a shorter hospital stay.

As with all robotic surgery procedures, talk to your surgeon about the benefits and risks, and whether you are a candidate for single-site gallbladder removal surgery.