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gallbladder removal
Coverage of gallbladder removal in the Nexus archive.
- US scientists use Chinese humanoid robot to carry out keyhole surgery and remove organs
US scientists used a Chinese-made humanoid robot (Unitree Robotics) to perform keyhole surgery and remove a pig’s gallbladder at the University of California San Diego, with another robot assisting by controlling the endoscope and retracting tissue.
- I had my gallbladder removed. After I got home, the hospital asked me for a donation. Is this ethical?
A person who had their gallbladder removed received a donation request from the hospital after discharge. The letter asked if they had a favorite caregiver and wanted to make a contribution in their honor.