Gall Bladder Surgery
About Gallstones
The gall bladder stores bile that helps digest fat. Hardened deposits called gallstones can form inside it and may block the bile ducts, causing pain, inflammation or infection.
Symptoms to Watch
Common symptoms of gallstones include:
Upper Right Pain
Sudden pain in the upper right abdomen, sometimes spreading to the back or shoulder.
Nausea After Fatty Meals
Nausea and vomiting after fatty meals.
Bloating and Indigestion
Bloating and indigestion.
Fever or Yellowing
Fever or yellowing of the skin in complicated cases.
Women, people over 40 and those with rapid weight loss or a family history are at higher risk of gallstones.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Keyhole Removal
The standard treatment is removal of the gall bladder using keyhole surgery.
Small Cuts
Three or four small cuts are made.
Removal and Closure
The gall bladder is separated and taken out, and the wounds are closed.
Duration
The operation generally takes about an hour. The body continues to digest food normally without the gall bladder.
Recovery
Most patients are discharged within 24 to 48 hours. A light diet is followed for the first few days, and normal activity returns within one to two weeks. Some people notice looser stools for a short period.
Planning Your Treatment
Before surgery, an ultrasound and blood tests confirm the diagnosis. If stones have moved into the bile duct, an additional procedure may be needed. Curis Global arranges these evaluations, your admission and your stay, so that everything is ready on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is surgery necessary if stones cause no symptoms?
Not always. Your doctor will advise based on size of stones and your risk factors.
Can I eat normally afterwards?
Yes. A balanced diet is recommended, and very fatty meals may be avoided initially.