Methuen Hospital provides minimally invasive gallbladder surgery using advanced robotic technology designed for precision and recovery.
Our surgical team at Merrimack Health offers robotic surgery for gallbladder removal using advanced minimally invasive technology. This approach allows us to remove the gallbladder through small incisions instead of a larger incision.
Robotic surgery is part of our general surgery services and is available for people across the Merrimack Valley.
Gallbladder surgery is done to address problems with the gallbladder. Most often, this is due to gallstones causing pain or other symptoms.
Robotic surgery helps your surgeon perform gallbladder removal through small incisions with more precision.
It may:
Your surgeon is always in the room and fully in control. A full surgical team is also present. The robotic system does not operate on its own.
Before surgery, your surgeon will review your symptoms and explain your options.
During surgery, small incisions are made and the surgeon uses robotic tools to remove the gallbladder.
Most people go home the same day or after a short stay. Recovery is often quicker than traditional open surgery.
You may need surgery if you have:
Your surgeon will help decide if surgery is the right option.
