Levita Magnetics launched its first-of-its-kind magnetic surgery system for less invasive gallbladder removal surgery. The device recently received de novo clearance from the FDA. The Levita Magnetic ...

A cholecystectomy is a surgical removal of the gallbladder. The most common reason for removing the gallbladder is the presence of stones inside, which can be caused by diet and/or genetics. If the ...

Surgeons at UCSF have taken a major step down the path toward less invasive procedures, performing San Francisco’s first gallbladder removal using only a single, small incision hidden within the navel ...

Purdue University students developed a reimagined laparoscopic grasper for a national inventors' competition. The new surgical tool features force sensors in its tip to give surgeons real-time ...

The most common type of gallbladder removal surgery is laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This minimally invasive surgery is an option for people who have issues with their gallbladder. This surgery may ...

As robotic cholecystectomy, also known as gallbladder removal, becomes increasingly common, researchers have identified higher rates of bile duct injury in robotic cholecystectomy compared to the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue University alumna and a graduate student have been recognized for their invention designed and tested to improve a surgeon’s experience with a commonly performed ...

The gallbladder is a small organ located on the underside of the liver. Its primary purpose is bile storage. The liver makes bile, a substance that helps the body break down and absorb fats. The ...

Recovery from gallbladder surgery is usually quick and has few complications. You can live without a gallbladder while making some changes to your diet or lifestyle. Gallbladder removal surgery ...

New Delhi [India], October 1: Gallstone issues, such as gallstones and chronic cholecystitis, affect millions of people around the world. In the past, removal of the gallbladder was a visible ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) if a doctor or another healthcare professional deems it medically necessary. Medicare Part A covers open ...