Dr. Kellie Anne Amodeo, MD is a surgeon in Charleston, SC specializing in surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Kellie Anne Amodeo, MD is affiliated with HCA South Atlantic, Trident Medical Center and TRI-COUNTY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC.
9291 Medical Plaza Drive
Charleston, SC 29406
Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.
Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.
Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kellie Anne Amodeo, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kellie Anne Amodeo, MD treated as a surgeon in Charleston, SC were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Kellie Anne Amodeo, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at Charleston Area Medical Center. She has a state license in South Carolina.
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Charleston Area Medical Center (2021)
Licensed In: South Carolina
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kellie Anne Amodeo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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STRAVIX $128 |
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Da Vinci Surgical System $20 |
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Dr. Kellie Amodeo's areas of specialization are surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine); she sees patients in Charleston, SC. Dr. Amodeo's areas of expertise include lipoma, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and inguinal hernia repair. She obtained her medical school training at West Virginia University School of Medicine and performed her residency at Charleston Area Medical Center. She is professionally affiliated with HCA South Atlantic.
