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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Surgery

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Dr Valeria Simone MD

Southlake General Surgery, Texas

Overview

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery is also known as minimally invasive surgery wherein small incisions are made closed to the affected area to insert the laparoscope and other specialized surgical tools to remove the gallbladder. Laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery at southlake general surgery, Texas is performed by our board-certified general surgeon Dr. Valeria Simone MD.

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located near the liver in the right upper abdomen. The gallbladder function is to store bile created in the liver and discharged into the small intestine to help break down and absorb dietary fats.

Life without a gallbladder is not difficult and a person can easily digest food and can have normal digestion with some diet adjustments. Gallbladder surgery is recommended if it turns out to be infected and inflamed.

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery is the most common surgical procedure and is also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

What is the reason to perform laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery?

If an individual is diagnosed with gallstones and their complications, the doctor may recommend having laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. The condition of gallstones in the gallbladder is also known as cholelithiasis. The size of the gallstones can be as small as a sand grain to a golf ball. Few people may develop one single gallstone while other individuals may have several gallstones.

The doctor may suggest this sort of surgery if you have the accompanying:

biliary dyskinesia happens when the gallbladder doesn’t discharge bile properly because of a problem.

choledocholithiasis happens when gallstones move to the common bile duct and mainly develop blockage that stops the gallbladder and rest of the biliary function from draining.

cholecystitis is also known as gallbladder inflammation.

Pancreatitis, is a pancreas inflammation due to gallstones.

Risk factors of a laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery

Every surgical procedure has its risks and complication. However, there are rare and very few surgeries like laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery are considered one of the safest surgeries and exceedingly rare risk and complications which includes:

anesthesia or other medicines adverse reaction such as allergies

bleeding, infection, or damage to blood veins

blood clots

injury or damage to the liver, bile duct, or small intestine

heart problems like rapid heart rate

pancreatitis

What to do before laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery?

Your doctor will prescribe various tests before surgery to ensure your health is good enough for the surgical procedure. Tests will include:

a complete physical examination

blood tests

gallbladder imaging tests

a detailed review of your medical condition and medical history

It is always recommended to discuss with your PCP about your family history of any medical condition, your pregnancy, any medication you are taking such as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs or supplements. Your doctor may suggest you stop the medicines prior to your surgery.

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Your doctor will brief you about the surgical procedure, which includes:

avoid drinking and eating anything for a couple of hours or more before surgery.

having somebody to remain with you just after the surgical procedure.

arrangement of the shower with a special antibacterial soap the night prior or the same day of the surgery

your ride to home.

arrangement for the hospital stays in case of any complications.

How to perform laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery?

You will get an IV to inject medication and fluids through your vein. The doctor uses general anesthesia in this surgery and you will be at sleep to avoid any pain or discomfort during the procedure.

In laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, the laparoscopic surgeon makes 3-4 small incisions close to the affected area to insert the laparoscope which is a small tube with a mini camera on top to view inside the abdomen and locate the gallbladder. The surgeon inserts the other special surgical tools through the incisions. Your stomach is inflated with gas to make space and help the surgeon to remove the gallbladder.

The surgeon removes the gallbladder, they check the bile duct through a special X-ray for any other problems or abnormalities such as bile stone that the surgeon required to remove, and this procedure is known as an intraoperative cholangiography.

Once the surgeon is convinced of the outcomes, the incisions will be closed with sutures and covered with a bandage. After completion of the surgery, your health will be monitored, and the doctor will examine your overall health condition prior to discharge.

Many individuals may return the home same day after the laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery.

Complications after gallbladder surgery and recovery time

The side effects identified with eating after the gallbladder removal surgery are gentle and rare, however, you may encounter diarrhea.

You can resume regular activities after two weeks from the surgery, but it will be under the doctor’s instruction and advice. Complete recovery would take about a few weeks.

After gallbladder removal surgery, your doctor will guide you on how to care for your incision wounds at home during your recovery time. It is always recommended to follow your doctor’s instructions for a speedy recovery and avoid any infection or injury that may occur after surgery.

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