What is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is surgery to remove your gallbladder.The surgeon makes a few small incisions on the right side of your abdomen (belly). The surgeon uses one incision to insert a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end. This shows your gallbladder on a screen. The gallbladder then gets removed through another small incision.A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is less invasive than an open cholecystectomy. This other form of gallbladder removal involves a larger incision.

What is the gallbladder?

The gallbladder is an organ the shape and size of a small pear. It stores a substance called bile made by the liver. It keeps the bile until the body needs it to digest fatty foods.

Do I have to remove my gallbladder right away?

The short answer is no, however you risk certain complications by waiting when there is a clear indication for surgery. Gallstones do not go away and gallstone attacks typically get worse over time. Acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder not only causes problems with the organ itself but may create issues with neighboring organs such as the pancreas and liver. If left untreated, these issues can lead to an emergency.

What is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is surgery to remove your gallbladder. The surgeon makes a few small incisions on the right side of your abdomen (belly). The surgeon uses one incision to insert a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end. This shows your gallbladder on a screen. The gallbladder then gets removed through another small incision. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is less invasive than an open cholecystectomy. This other form of gallbladder removal involves a larger incision.

What is the gallbladder?

The gallbladder is an organ the shape and size of a small pear. It stores a substance called bile made by the liver. It keeps the bile until the body needs it to digest fatty foods.

Who needs to have gallbladder removal?

A laparoscopic cholecystectomy helps people with gallstones that are causing pain and infection. Gallstones are crystals that form in the gallbladder. They can block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder into your digestive system. This roadblock causes cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder). Gallstones can also move to other parts of the body and cause problems. Symptoms of gallstones include: Feeling bloated Fever Jaundice (yellowlooking skin) Nausea Pain in the right side of the abdomen, which may reach the back or the shoulder

Do I have to remove my gallbladder right away?

The short answer is no, however you risk certain complications by waiting when there is a clear indication for surgery. Gallstones do not go away and gallstone attacks typically get worse over time. Acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder not only causes problems with the organ itself but may create issues with neighboring organs such as the pancreas and liver. If left untreated, these issues can lead to an emergency.

What can I eat after gallbladder removal?

There are no dietary restrictions after surgery, however because of the anesthesia and narcotic pain medication, you may experience a lack of appetite for a few days.

Will I gain weight after my gallbladder is removed?

There is no solid evidence to suggest that the removal of a gallbladder alone causes weight regain.

When can I go back to work?

Most patients will be able to go back to work within 3 to 5 days after surgery. More strenuous activity should be avoided for a week or two after surgery.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

Cholecystectomy is a procedure to remove the gallbladder. Its primary role is to store bile produced by the liver. Gallstones or hardened deposits of digestive fluid tend to form in the gallbladder. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and jaundice. Surgery remains the only option to remove the discomfort preventing complications.

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Symptoms Of Gallbladder Removal Surgery

Symptoms

Sharp pain in the abdomen

Nausea and vomiting

Jaundice

Bloating and heartburn

Types of conditions

There are two main types of Gallbladder Removal Surgery

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