65-Year-Old Male from Nagaland successfully operated for Gall Bladder removal via Robot-aided surgery at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

65-Year-Old Male from Nagaland successfully operated for Gall Bladder removal via Robot-aided surgery at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru  

~ Robotic-assisted gallbladder removal is a relatively uncommon procedure in India, with fewer than 100 robotic surgeons performing surgery regularly across India~ 

Nagaland, 20 March 2025: Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru has successfully performed a robotic-assisted surgery to remove the highly inflamed gallbladder of a 65-year-old male patient from Nagaland. This cutting-edge procedure, conducted by a team of expert surgeons led by Dr. Sreedhara V, Director GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Fortis Bannerghatta Road, highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing advanced surgical solutions with enhanced precision, reduced risks, and faster recovery times. The patient was discharged within a day post the procedure.  Patient Mr. Danny (name changed), with a history of hypertension, had been suffering from gallbladder stones for over four months, experiencing intense pain in his upper abdomen for the past two weeks. Concerned for his well-being, his son, who resides in Bengaluru, urged him to seek treatment at Fortis Hospital. Upon evaluation, doctors diagnosed him with Acute Calculous Cholecystitis (ACC), a condition in which a gallstone blocks the cystic duct, leading to gallbladder inflammation.  

Robotic-assisted gallbladder removal is a relatively uncommon procedure in India, with fewer than 100 surgeons in the country performing it. Unlike conventional surgery, robotic surgery allows for greater precision, smaller incisions, minimal scarring and significantly reduced post-operative pain. The procedure for Mr. Danny was completed in less than 25 minutes, and he experienced minimal discomfort, with a faster recovery period compared to traditional surgical methods. 

Sharing details of the case by Dr. Sreedhara V, Director GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Fortis Bannerghatta Road said, “Robotic surgery provides a minimally invasive alternative to conventional gallbladder removal procedures. It reduces the risk associated with anesthesia and surgery while ensuring a quicker return to normal life for the patient. When a person is suffering from ACC, gallbladder removal is the only definitive treatment. If left untreated, the condition can lead to recurrent formation of gallstones, inflammation, or infection of the gallbladder, bile ducts or pancreas. It may also cause jaundice and other complications due to the blockage of the common bile duct. In this case, our advanced robotic system allowed us to perform the procedure with enhanced precision and efficiency, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.”

Mr. Akshay Oleti, Business Head of Fortis Hospitals Bengaluru, added, “Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, continues to be at the forefront of medical advancements, offering patients access to world-class healthcare solutions. The success of this robotic surgery underscores the hospital’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology for better patient outcomes.”