text: Silver Cross Performs First Robotic Single-Incision Gallbladder Removal in Will County - Mokena, IL Patch
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  Silver Cross Hospital performed the area's first da Vinci Single-Site Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery) on Nov. 1, 2012.
  Using robotic assistance, Dr. R.A. Gamagami, board certified general surgeon, and a surgical team at Silver Cross removed the patient's gallbladder through a tiny one-inch incision in the belly button, leaving only a small, nearly invisible scar.
  Gamagami, who was also the first physician to perform a single-incision gallbladder surgery two years ago at Silver Cross, believes the robot offers better visualization through enhanced magnification and 3-D vision, allowing for a safer, less traumatic, quicker recovery and superior cosmetic outcome. A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital.
  Da Vinci is a robotic surgical system widely used in complex, minimally invasive surgery; however, it was only in December 2011 that the Food and Drug Administration cleared the specialized Single-Site instruments for use with the da Vinci robot.
  Gamagami is one of a small group of surgeons in the country who has received training to perform the surgery, and one of several on staff at Silver Cross Hospital.
  "Single-Site instruments used with the da Vinci platform are the next step in the evolution of surgical technologies," Gamagami said. "We are truly excited to be a leader today in the surgical treatment of tomorrow."
  Potential benefits of Single-Site gallbladder surgery may include virtually scarless results, minimal pain, low blood loss, fast recovery, a short hospital stay and high patient satisfaction. The surgery can be performed in about one hour with a typical hospital stay of less than 24 hours. How it Works
  Silver Cross began offering robotic surgery in the new hospital at I-355 and Route 6 in April 2012 and has since performed over 150 procedures for urology, gynecology, colorectal and digestive diseases. For a referral to a surgeon who performs robotic surgery, call 1-888-660-HEAL.
  R.A. Gamagami, Silver Cross Health and Wellness, da Vinci Robot, and gallbladder removal
  8:56 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
  8:59 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
  Dr. Gamagami performed an emergency laparscopic gallbladder surgery on me in Nov. of 2009. He did a fabulous job and is a talented and personable doctor. That combination is sometimes hard to find. Congratulations Dr. Gamagami on your new Da Vinci!
  7:27 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
  That is soooo awesome! Too bad Dr. Gamagami and Da Vinci weren't around 28 years ago when I had my Gallbladder removed :( At 19..i received a Lovely 6 inch scar and I felt forced to retire my bikini bathing suits. I was off work for 3 weeks and a majority of that time I wasnt able to sneeze..cough..laugh..etc. without immense pain. Thank God for Pain Meds...it was by far the most painful surgery and longest recovery I ever had! I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone..except maybe my soon to be ex-husband LOL