CHOLECYSTECTOMY

This study tests whether the da Vinci Xi robot can safely perform various surgeries in children and teens aged 6 to 21. The procedures include gallbladder removal, weight-loss surgery, and lung repairs. The goal is to see if robotic surgery works as well as traditional open surge…

This study compares two types of gallbladder removal surgery: robotic-assisted and traditional laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. About 276 adults with non-cancerous gallbladder disease will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal is to see if robotic surger…

This study looks at how a common bowel-cleansing laxative (PEG) used before colonoscopy changes the gut bacteria in people who have had their gallbladder removed. Researchers will compare 10 people with prior gallbladder removal to 10 people with an intact gallbladder. Stool samp…

This study compares two imaging tools—laparoscopic ultrasound and a dye called ICG—used during difficult gallbladder removal surgery. About 62 adults with conditions like acute cholecystitis or obesity will have both methods tested during their operation. The goal is to see which…

This study looks at whether a person's genes change how well the painkiller nalbuphine works after abdominal surgery. Researchers will take blood samples from 263 adults before and after surgery to find gene patterns linked to pain relief. The goal is to make pain treatment safer…

This study is developing a smart computer program that can watch live video of gallbladder surgery and highlight important structures like bile ducts and blood vessels. The goal is to help surgeons avoid accidentally injuring these areas, which can cause serious complications. Th…