Still Feeling Pain After Gallbladder Surgery? The Remnant Cystic Duct
Having a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) is meant to eliminate painful gallstones. So it can be confusing and frustrating if a patient’s symptoms—like severe pain, nausea, or indigestion—persist or return. When this happens, the cause may be related to the remnant cystic duct. What Is the Remnant Cystic Duct? The cystic duct is the small tube […]
Preventing Bile Duct Injury During Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
When patients are considering or preparing for a cholecystectomy—the surgical removal of the gallbladder—their primary focus is often on relieving symptoms and returning to good health. While this is a very common and generally safe procedure, it’s vital to understand a rare but serious potential complication: bile duct injury. Understanding the Biliary System and Cholecystectomy […]
Adenomyomatosis of the Gallbladder: A Patient’s Guide
Adenomyomatosis is a condition that affects the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver that plays a crucial role in digestion. While it may sound intimidating, adenomyomatosis is generally benign and manageable with proper care and understanding. What is Adenomyomatosis? Adenomyomatosis is characterized by the thickening of the gallbladder wall, often accompanied by small […]
Dietary adjustments after gallbladder surgery – Are they necessary and what you need to know
Most patients require no changes to their diet after having gallbladder surgery. The role of the healthy gallbladder is to concentrate bile (a dilute liquid from the liver) which then empties into the small intestine via the bile duct. This liquid is one of the factors that allows you to absorb the nutrients (especially fat) […]
What is the role of robotic surgery in gallbladder removal (Cholecystectomy)?
Gallbladder problems can significantly impact daily life, leading to symptoms like severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and digestive disturbances. When gallstones or other gallbladder-related issues cause significant discomfort, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) becomes necessary. There are a few different approaches to this operation Laparoscopic Surgery This is the gold standard for removing the gallbladder. It […]
NZ Herald interviewed Dr Srinivasa about Gallbladder Surgery
NZ Herald asked Dr Sunny Srinivasa for a comment on the role of Robotic Surgery for the article titled “The life and death of a gallbladder” by Steve Braunias I interviewed Sunny Srinivasa, New Zealand’s only gallbladder surgeon (he specialises in the severely oversyllabic field of hepatopancreatic biliary surgery, or HPB) with formal robotic training. […]