Fill out form to enquire now
Gall Bladder Stones Treatment
Gallstones are a common surgical condition with severe pain due to the formation of stones in the gallbladder, which could be due to many reasons, including poor gallbladder functioning. Medintu helps you get world-class and best-in-India treatment for gallstones with expert surgeons in the field and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery treatment. As long as they are asymptomatic, gallstones can wait and be treated electively. However, if there is pain, vomiting, fever, or abdominal tenderness due to stones, the doctor may suggest the removal of the gallbladder. The laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery is a keyhole surgery and is minimally invasive.
The surgeon performs the surgery under general anesthesia and makes a small keyhole incision in the abdomen. Through these keyholes called ports, laparoscopic instruments are placed, and the abdomen is inflated with CO2 to get a good field view. The surgeon then identifies the gallbladder and dissects and removes it through one of the ports. The CO2 is then let out through one of the ports and then the ports are closed. The gallbladder and the stones are then sent for a histopathology examination. The surgery takes 2 hours, including the pre and post-operative procedures.
Gallstone Surgery:
Gallstones are small stones made up of an accumulation that may sometimes exist without symptoms, but when gallstones become symptomatic, surgeons remove gallstones surgically through Cholecystectomy. Medintu ensures that only the best hospitals in India and a team of surgeons are available for you to perform advanced laparoscopic procedures to remove gallstones. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures are minimally invasive, thus causing minimal bleeding and helping patients recover quickly. We have the best and most experienced set of doctors with 10-15 years of expertise and excellent success rates.
Why choose Medintu?
Medintu is a fast-growing well, reputed medical service portal providing your family with the best possible medical care. We are impaneled with the best hospitals in the city. We welcome you to experience advanced minimally invasive cholecystectomy techniques from experienced specialist surgeons in the country. To get in touch with our surgery team, visit medintu.in Only the best for you.
How are Gall Stones Diagnosed?
The doctor will first take a history of your pain and any previous history of similar complaints. Following this, a proper physical examination is done to look for signs and symptoms of the disease. The doctor may check for signs of jaundice or any tenderness in your abdomen. The doctor then prescribes certain medical investigations like blood tests for a surgical profile and radiographic investigations like ultrasound to look for possible blockages in the bile duct. Based on the above test ultrasound results, the doctor may also carry out CT abdomen scans, MRI abdomen scans, HIDA scans, and procedures like ERCP.
Just Fill Up The Form We'll Take Care Of The Rest!
How to prepare for gallstone surgery?
Apart from all the instructions given by the doctor, you can take the following precautions:
- Discuss all your medical history and use of ongoing medicines.
- Secure your insurance papers for the hospital and whether they apply to the particular hospital.
- Give informed consent for the surgery after discussing all complications with your doctor.
- Inform the doctor about allergies to medication or anesthesia.
- Take blood tests, scans, and any other medications doctor might prescribe.
- Do not take alcohol and stop smoking at least 2-3 weeks before surgery.
- Do not eat or drink from 10 hrs before surgery.
What if gallstones are not treated?
Asymptomatic gallstones can undergo conservative medical management but symptomatic Gallstones usually require surgery. If treatment is not taken on time, the following complications may arise:
Smaller gallstones might not show any signs or symptoms of their presence, but they do not heal or go away independently. The risks of not treating gallstones on time may include the following:
Inflammation of the gallbladder/Cholecystitis: The bile in the gall bladder may be retained due to obstruction of the bile ducts and irritate the bladder.
Inflammation of the bile duct/Cholangitis: is an inflammation of the biliary tree due to the stone and a superseded infection and can be potentially a life-threatening condition.
Pancreatitis/Inflammation in the pancreas: Gallstones can block the bile or pancreatic duct, causing acute pancreatitis, a very serious condition.
Gallbladder/Bile duct cancer: Prolonged inflammation due to gallstones can, over time, lead to cancer development.
What are the Benefits of Laparoscopic Gallstone Surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery is an advanced and minimally invasive abdominal surgery that is becoming popular because of better surgical outcomes. Some benefits of gall bladder surgery are:
- It is minimally invasive and helps reduce the risk of infection post-surgery.
- The scarring post-surgery is minimal.
- Less blood loss during and after surgery.
- Shorter hospital stay as compared to open abdominal surgery.
- Recovery is faster, with the person resuming normal activity within 2-3 weeks.
What are the risks of gallbladder surgery?
As with any surgical procedure, the removal of the gallbladder also has some risks in association with the procedure, which are in the list below:
Risk of developing infections: this can happen after the surgery; there is a risk of infection of the wound or infection of the infections can cause severe pain, pus discharge from the wound, swelling or redness around the operated area and fever.
Bleeding: There might be bleeding during the operation if an aberrant blood vessel gets nicked or due to any unforeseen injury.
Bile leakage: During the removal of the gall bladder, the bile may leak into the abdomen, causing pain, inflammation and fever during recovery.
Bile duct injury: The bile duct releasing the bile into the intestine can get injured during a gallbladder removal surgery.
Allergic reaction to anesthesia: Some people can have allergies to anesthesia, which needs to be put in records to prevent any further reaction to anesthesia in future surgeries. Any previous history of such a reaction must also be asked before surgery.
Damage to the intestine, bowel, or blood vessels: During the removal of the gallbladder, injuries to the bowels or blood vessels can happen. These injuries can be repaired on the operating table itself.
Blood Clots or DVT: Lack of post-surgery ambulation or pre-existing conditions like cancer or coagulation disorders can lead to deep venous thrombosis, which is blood clots usually in leg veins.
What are some tips for recovery from Cholecystectomy?
You can do the following for a smoother and faster recovery from the cholecystectomy procedure:
- Low-fat diet.
- Keeping the surgical site clean and dry.
- Taking medication regularly.
- Going for regular follow up
FAQs
What foods to avoid after gallbladder surgery?
It is best to avoid oily, greasy food, carbonated drinks, and alcoholic beverages as well. Such food is best avoided in light of slightly impaired digestion of fats post gall bladder removal.
Will I have digestive issues after gallbladder surgery?
In the first month, when the body is still adapting, problems with the digestion of fats may take place. A low-fat diet with avoidance of deep-fried food is necessary.
How long will recovery from gallbladder surgery take?
Recovery from a gall bladder surgery if it’s a laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes a relatively shorter time. The patient may be discharged within 5 days of the operation. In 2-3 weeks, the person can resume normal activity without strenuous activity and lifting heavy weights. In 2-3 months, they will start feeling normal and resume all activities. A good recovery requires regular follow-ups with the doctor.
What are the types of gallstones found in Cholelithiasis?
The following are the types of gallstones that may be found in Cholelithiasis:
- Cholesterol stones are due to excess cholesterol in the body. Cholesterol stones are soft, yellow-green in color, and are the most common gallbladder stones.
- Pigment stones are made up of mineral salts, bile pigments, and sometimes even heme pigments. These are hard, small, and black.
What is the cost of laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in India?
The cost of Cholecystectomy can vary from 80000 to 1,60,000 rupees in India. Cost varies based on the city, the doctor, the procedure’s complexity, and the patient’s comorbidities.