Gallbladder removal – indications and recovery

Gallbladder excision (cholecystectomy) is a surgical procedure that is most commonly performed for gallstones. Other indications include acute lup chronic cholecystitis, gallbladder polyps or suspected gallbladder cancer. The operation can be performed using minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy , as well as the traditional way (open cholecystectomy), which requires a larger incision (laparotomy).

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When is the operation performed?

Patients qualified for laparoscopic or surgical gallbladder removal most commonly report symptoms such as:

pain in the right lower abdomen, epigastrium and biliary colic,
nausea and vomiting after fatty meals,
recurrent inflammation of the gallbladder (chronic or acute inflammation of the gallbladder causing bile retention),
Fever and flatulence in the course of lithiasis or inflammation.

The decision to operate is made by the surgeon after a thorough diagnosis, including a detailed history, physical examination, laboratory examination, abdominal ultrasound , possibly other imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI of the biliary tract.

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Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, which is performed under general anaesthesia, is now the standard . The procedure involves making several small incisions in the abdominal skin, through which a laparoscope with camera and surgical instruments are inserted. This allows the doctor to perform cholecystectomy operations with precision.

Advantages of laparoscopy:

shorter recovery time, less pain,
lower risk of complications and bleeding,
smaller scars and a better aesthetic effect,
rapid return of the patient to daily activities.
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Removal of the gallbladder – recovery

After laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the patient remains in hospital under care usually until the day after the procedure. Recovery after surgery usually lasts from a few days to two weeks, depending on the patient’s condition. For the first 2-3 weeks it is advisable to limit physical exertion , especially lifting heavy objects.

Gallbladder removal – diet

Post-cholecystectomy patients should follow an easily digestible, low-fat diet, which reduces discomfort after surgery. Eating more small low-fat meals is recommended.

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Gallbladder removal – side effects and complications

Like any surgery, removal of the gallbladder may involve some risk of complications, although these are relatively rare with laparoscopy. The most common include short-term pain and discomfort at the incision site, as well as minor bleeding or bruising. However, it is important to remember that, despite everything, this is not a small operation and therefore, although very rare, more serious complications such as haemorrhage, damage to the peritoneal cavity including the bile ducts, which require reoperation and prolonged hospitalisation, can occur. After surgery, the material taken from the gallbladder is submitted to histopathological examination , for further diagnosis.

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Laparoscopic gallbladder removal can be performed privately, often reducing the waiting time for consultation and surgery. The price of the procedure is set individually, depending on the complexity of the operation, any additional tests and post-operative care.