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Biliary and Upper Abdominal Surgery in Geneva

Biliary and upper abdominal surgery focuses mainly on gallbladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia.
At Geneva Surgery, these procedures are planned with a robotic approach, precise anatomical assessment and a structured recovery pathway.

Gallbladder Surgery

Gallstones, cholecystitis and gallbladder polyps

Gallbladder disease mainly includes gallstones, gallbladder inflammation and selected gallbladder polyps. These conditions may cause right upper abdominal pain, digestive symptoms, acute cholecystitis, stone migration or biliary complications.
Not all gallstones require surgery. Surgery is considered in cases of recurrent pain, inflammation, complications, high-risk polyps or when the clinical risk profile supports preventive treatment.

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Robotic cholecystectomy

When surgery is indicated, treatment consists of removing the gallbladder: this is called cholecystectomy. At Geneva Surgery, the procedure is performed using a minimally invasive robotic approach.
Robotic surgery provides stable vision, precise instrumentation and refined dissection control, especially in inflammatory, anatomically difficult or urgent situations.

Biliary safety sequence

In robotic cholecystectomy, safety depends on progressive and reliable identification of biliary anatomy before any critical division. The sequence combines robotic exposure, ICG biliary fluorescence, intraoperative cholangiography and biliary anatomy validation.
ICG fluorescence provides a dynamic intraoperative view of the biliary structures. Intraoperative cholangiography adds complementary radiological confirmation of the biliary tree, duct clearance and absence of residual obstruction.
These tools do not replace each other: they work together to reinforce surgical safety, within a care model extended by a structured recovery pathway.

Recovery after cholecystectomy

Recovery is usually rapid. It is based on early mobilisation, resumption of a normal diet as tolerated and safe discharge according to defined clinical criteria. Most patients return to normal digestion without long-term dietary restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gallbladder and cholecystectomy

Gallbladder disease includes gallstones, gallbladder inflammation and selected gallbladder polyps. These conditions may be silent or cause pain, digestive symptoms and complications.

No. Asymptomatic gallstones do not systematically require surgery. Cholecystectomy is considered when stones cause recurrent pain, inflammation, complications or a specific risk of progression.

Cholecystectomy is generally recommended for larger polyps, growing lesions, symptomatic polyps or situations associated with increased oncological risk.

ICG provides dynamic visualisation of the biliary structures during surgery. It helps guide dissection, especially when inflammation or anatomical variation makes identification more difficult.

Intraoperative cholangiography provides radiological confirmation of biliary anatomy, duct clearance and absence of residual stone obstruction. It complements ICG without replacing it.

Yes. The gallbladder is not essential for digestion. Most patients resume a normal diet and normal digestive function after the procedure.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux and Hiatal Hernia

Explore reflux treatment, hiatal hernia symptoms and individualized robotic surgery on the dedicated page.

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Biliary and Upper Abdominal Surgery in Geneva

Educational Resources

Selected videos of biliary and functional upper abdominal surgery are available on the Geneva Surgery YouTube channel. These materials are intended for professional surgical education and complement clinical information, without replacing individual medical consultation.

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