What To Expect From Gall Bladder Removal Surgery?

Open gallbladder removal may be required in case a patient has biliary dyskinesia (wherein the gallbladder develops a defect and is unable to fill or empty correctly), cholecystitis (wherein the patient experience an inflammation of the gallbladder), choledocholithiasis (wherein the gallstones have moved to the duct and is causing an obstruction), or pancreatitis (wherein the pancreas is inflamed).

A gallbladder removal may be required if symptoms such as fever, nausea, bloating, jaundice, and severe pain in the upper abdomen, which extends to the shoulder or back are experienced. These symptoms indicate that the condition has become chronic and needs immediate medical attention.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is also known as the keyhole surgery as four small cuts are during the surgery to remove the gallbladder. Patients can leave the hospital on the same day of the surgery because of the less invasive nature of this procedure. For complete recovery, around two weeks are required, after which the patient can get back to their normal activities.

In most cases, gallbladder removal is considered to be safe and devoid of complications. However, in some cases, the risks associated with open gallbladder removal may include infection, excessive bleeding, damaged blood vessels, blood clots, heart problems, injury to the bile duct, as well as pancreatitis.