SEIMC Introduces Precision Gallbladder-Preserving Therapy to Protect Biliary Health

(SeaPRwire) –   SHANGHAI, May 31, 2026 — On March 14, 2026, Shanghai East International Medical Center (SEIMC) reached a significant milestone in global minimally invasive biliary care by successfully conducting its first overseas clinical application of precision gallbladder-preserving surgery. As an upgraded, innovative surgical solution, SEIMC’s refined procedure challenges the long-standing “one-size-fits-all” cholecystectomy model for common gallbladder conditions. By delivering personalized, evidence-based clinical care, SEIMC’s advanced treatment system achieves superior patient outcomes: it removes lesions while preserving the gallbladder’s natural physiological functions, offering a state-of-the-art, patient-centered option for individuals with various biliary issues.

While traditional gallbladder removal can eliminate pathological lesions, the procedure is associated with a range of post-operative adverse effects, including persistent indigestion, diarrhea, and bile reflux. Many patients also face long-term dietary restrictions, which significantly compromise their quality of life after surgery. To address these clinical shortcomings, SEIMC’s professional hepatobiliary surgery team has developed a standardized gallbladder-preserving treatment protocol guided by strict clinical indications.

SEIMC employs a systematic preoperative evaluation framework that integrates gallbladder function ultrasonography, CT, and MRCP imaging to comprehensively assess gallbladder structure, functional status, and lesion characteristics, ruling out potential surgical contraindications. Tailored specifically for eligible patients with gallstones, gallbladder polyps, and gallbladder fundal adenomyomatosis, this customized surgical strategy ensures complete lesion removal while retaining the gallbladder’s physiological digestive capacity.

Compared to traditional cholecystectomy, SEIMC’s gallbladder-preserving surgery offers distinct clinical advantages: minimally invasive incisions, reduced intraoperative blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and faster post-operative recovery. The technique effectively prevents typical post-surgical complications, eliminates restrictive dietary requirements, and substantially improves patients’ long-term quality of life. Widely implemented in clinical practice, this standardized procedure has delivered consistent and reliable therapeutic results.

Committed to patient-centric precision medical services, SEIMC’s experienced hepatobiliary team will continue to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans in strict adherence to international medical standards, providing reliable and professional protection for patients’ gallbladder and biliary health.

Company Information
Company: Shanghai East International Medical Center (SEIMC)
Contact Person: Ziwei Feng
Email: service@seimc.com.cn
Website: www.seimc.com.cn
24hr Tel: (86 21) 5879-9999 | (86)150-0019-0899
City: Shanghai, China