Upper-Right Abdominal Pain
Pain may occur after meals and can range from pressure or aching to severe discomfort.
Gallbladder pain can be easy to dismiss at first, especially when symptoms come and go after meals. For some patients, recurring upper-right abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, or discomfort after fatty foods can point to gallstones or inflammation that needs surgical evaluation.
Florida Surgery And Weight Loss Center in Hollywood, FL provides evaluation and robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive gallbladder surgery with Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS. Patients come from Hollywood and nearby South Florida communities for robotic or laparoscopic gallbladder removal, insurance verification, self-pay options, and coordinated surgical follow-up.
Gallbladder removal, also called cholecystectomy, can be performed with robotic or laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques and is commonly used to treat symptomatic gallstones and other gallbladder conditions. Dr. Sergey Terushkin evaluates each patient individually to determine whether surgery is appropriate and which approach fits the clinical situation.
Hollywood is our primary surgical location. We also serve patients from Hallandale Beach, Aventura, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Miramar, Davie, Plantation, Coral Springs, Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami, Miami Gardens, Miami, and other South Florida communities.
Self-pay gallbladder surgery is approximately $6,500–$8,000 all-inclusive. Please call (954) 551-3508 to confirm current pricing and package inclusions.
If gallbladder pain keeps returning, the first question is usually whether the problem can be managed without surgery or whether the gallbladder should be removed. The answer depends on symptoms, imaging, lab results, prior attacks, inflammation, and the risk of future complications.
Dr. Terushkin’s primary minimally invasive focus is robotic gallbladder surgery when appropriate, and he also performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Both approaches use small incisions. Many patients can go home the same day, but recovery, return to work, diet progression, and activity restrictions vary by patient.
Minimally invasive gallbladder surgery with Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS at Florida Surgery And Weight Loss Center in Hollywood, FL.
Gallbladder problems do not always cause constant pain.
Common symptoms can include pain in the upper-right abdomen, pain after eating, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and discomfort that may radiate toward the back or right shoulder. Some patients experience repeated attacks that improve and then return.
Pain may occur after meals and can range from pressure or aching to severe discomfort.
Gallbladder attacks may cause nausea or vomiting, particularly when pain becomes intense.
Symptoms are often noticed after higher-fat or greasy foods because the gallbladder contracts during digestion.
Fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin, or severe persistent pain can signal a more urgent problem and require prompt medical evaluation.
Imaging and symptoms help determine what is causing the problem.
Gallstones can block normal bile flow and trigger recurrent pain, nausea, or inflammation.
Inflammation of the gallbladder can cause persistent pain, tenderness, fever, and other symptoms.
Intermittent gallbladder pain often occurs when a stone temporarily blocks bile flow.
Some imaging findings require surveillance, additional evaluation, or surgical discussion depending on size and clinical risk.
The goal is to remove the gallbladder safely using a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Terushkin focuses primarily on robotic surgery and also performs laparoscopic gallbladder removal when appropriate.
Gallbladder removal is called a cholecystectomy. Dr. Terushkin performs both robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with a primary focus on robotic surgery when appropriate. Both minimally invasive approaches use small abdominal incisions, a camera, and specialized instruments.
Many patients undergo the procedure on an outpatient basis. The exact plan depends on the diagnosis, prior abdominal surgery, inflammation, overall health, imaging findings, and other individual factors.
Laparoscopic surgery generally uses several small abdominal incisions rather than one large incision.
Gallbladder removal is performed under general anesthesia.
Many uncomplicated laparoscopic cases are outpatient procedures, although some patients may need additional observation.
The liver continues producing bile after gallbladder removal, and most patients return to a normal diet after recovery.
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a major surgical procedure performed through small incisions when appropriate.
Preoperative planning helps the surgical team evaluate risk and prepare for a safe procedure.
Your surgeon reviews symptoms, medical conditions, previous procedures, medications, and surgical history.
Ultrasound, laboratory testing, and other studies may be reviewed depending on the clinical situation.
Some medications may need to be held or adjusted before surgery. Follow the surgical team’s individual instructions.
Patients receive instructions about fasting and arranging transportation home after outpatient surgery.
Most patients want to know when they can work, drive, eat normally, exercise, and lift again.
Soreness, fatigue, bloating, or shoulder discomfort can occur early in recovery. Gentle walking is generally encouraged.
Some patients with sedentary jobs return sooner than patients whose work involves lifting or strenuous activity.
Many patients begin with lighter foods and gradually return to a normal diet based on tolerance and surgeon instructions.
Restrictions depend on the operation and individual healing. Follow your surgeon’s instructions rather than a generic timeline.
“Recovery after gallbladder surgery is different for every patient. The goal is not simply to get back to activity quickly, but to return safely based on how you are healing.”Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS
All-Inclusive Self-Pay Price
For patients paying without insurance, robotic or laparoscopic gallbladder removal is generally available for approximately $6,500 to $8,000 all-inclusive, depending on the individual surgical plan.
Please call (954) 551-3508 to confirm current pricing and exactly what is included. Pricing is subject to change, and an individual surgical evaluation is required before a final quote is provided.
Gallbladder removal is performed to treat a medical condition, and many insurance plans provide benefits when surgery is medically necessary. Coverage, network requirements, deductibles, coinsurance, imaging requirements, and authorization rules vary by plan.
Florida Surgery And Weight Loss Center can help verify insurance benefits. For patients paying without insurance, the current self-pay range is approximately $6,500–$8,000 all-inclusive. Financing options may also be available. Please call to confirm current pricing and package inclusions. For a detailed breakdown, see our Gallbladder Surgery Cost & Insurance guide.
Hollywood is the primary location for this page and for in-person surgical evaluation. Patients also come to Florida Surgery And Weight Loss Center from nearby Broward and Miami-Dade communities.
Practical questions patients often ask before meeting with a surgeon.
For eligible self-pay patients, the current range is approximately $6,500–$8,000 all-inclusive for robotic or laparoscopic gallbladder removal, depending on the surgical plan. Please call (954) 551-3508 to confirm current pricing and exactly what is included.
He performs both. Dr. Terushkin’s main minimally invasive focus is robotic gallbladder surgery when appropriate, and he also performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The recommended approach depends on anatomy, prior surgery, inflammation, imaging, and the clinical situation.
Gallstones usually do not simply disappear. Some people have gallstones without symptoms and may not need surgery, while recurrent pain, inflammation, or other complications can make surgical treatment appropriate. Evaluation is individualized.
Surgery may be recommended for symptomatic gallstones, recurrent gallbladder attacks, inflammation, or other clinically significant findings. The decision depends on symptoms, imaging, lab results, health history, and surgical risk.
Yes. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a major operation performed under general anesthesia, even though it is commonly done through small incisions and often as an outpatient procedure.
Yes. The liver continues to produce bile after gallbladder removal. Most patients return to normal daily life and gradually resume a regular diet after recovery.
Return-to-work timing depends on recovery and job demands. Desk work may be possible sooner than heavy physical work. Follow your surgeon’s specific restrictions.
Many plans cover medically necessary gallbladder surgery, but deductibles, coinsurance, network status, prior authorization, and other requirements vary. Our office can verify benefits.
Severe or persistent abdominal pain, fever, jaundice, repeated vomiting, confusion, or rapidly worsening symptoms may require urgent medical evaluation. Seek emergency care for severe symptoms.
Robotic, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical care in Hollywood, FL.
Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS evaluates gallbladder disease and performs both robotic and laparoscopic gallbladder removal at Florida Surgery And Weight Loss Center, with a primary focus on robotic minimally invasive surgery when appropriate. Treatment is individualized based on symptoms, imaging, medical history, and surgical findings.
The clinic is located at 1911 Harrison St, Suite #5, Hollywood, FL 33020.
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If you have recurring gallbladder pain, diagnosed gallstones, inflammation, or questions about whether gallbladder removal is appropriate, schedule an evaluation with Dr. Sergey Terushkin at Florida Surgery And Weight Loss Center. Insurance verification is available, and self-pay surgery is approximately $6,500–$8,000 all-inclusive. Please call to confirm current pricing.
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