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  Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy) – Dr. Valeria Simone MD

  
  

  An individual may require gallbladder removal surgery also known as Cholecystectomy, when other medical treatments don’t ease the pain and inflammation caused by gallstones and correlated issues.

  
  

  Gallbladder surgery is the most common and safest surgical procedure recommended to patients. Although, it has some possible risks and side effects like any other surgical procedure.

  
  

  Why do you need Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

  
  

  The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ, it is located underneath the liver on the upper right section of the abdomen. It stores and releases bile to break down fats.

  
  

  If your liver produces excess pigment also known as bilirubin in the bile or a higher amount of cholesterol, then you may experience gallbladder problems, that may include:

  
  

  
  
  • Stones in the bile duct
  
  
  • Gallstones
  
  
  • acute or chronic gallbladder inflammation because of gallstones
  
  

  
  

  If you experience any of these symptoms, immediately contact your doctor rather than ignore them.

  
  

  Your doctor may suggest gallbladder surgery to treat the symptoms. However, an individual can live a healthy life without a gallbladder.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Gallbladder Surgery Procedure

  
  

  Gallbladder removal surgery is a standard and low-risk surgical method to remove gallstones. In this procedure, your doctor may suggest any one of these surgical procedures:

  
  

  
  
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Surgery at Southlake General Surgery. (or Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy)
  
  
  • Open Surgery
  
  

  
  

  Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is a minimally invasive method to remove the gallbladder. The surgeon makes 3-4 small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a small camera fitted on a tube called a laparoscope, to view inside the abdomen. Once the gallbladder is removed, the doctor closes the incision with sutures.

  
  

  This procedure is less painful and recovery time after gallbladder surgery is also reduced.

  
  

  In a few cases, the doctor may advise open surgery. In this procedure, the doctor makes one large incision on the abdomen to remove the gallbladder.

  
  

  Recovery time after gallbladder surgery

  
  

  Recovery time after the gallbladder removal surgery differs because of the type of surgical procedure.

  
  

  After the gallbladder surgery, the patient will receive detailed instructions from the medical team on How to take care of the wound and avoid infection. Instruction will also advise you to avoid taking a shower for at least 1 or 2 days after surgery.

  
  

  Recovery time after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery

  
  

  The recovery process after laparoscopic surgery reduces and many patients get discharged from the hospital the same day after the surgery. However, it is mandatory to have a friend or a family member at the time of discharge to drive you home safely.

  
  

  After laparoscopic surgery, you need to take adequate rest for about 2 weeks to resume your daily activities.

  
  

  Recovery time after open surgery

  
  

  Individuals who had open gallbladder removal surgery take slightly longer to heal and recover. You might need to stay in the hospital for about 4-5 days after gallbladder surgery. When discharged from the hospital, you need to have a friend or a family member drive you home.

  
  

  After open surgery, it would take about 6-8 weeks to completely recover from the surgery and resume normal activities.

  
  

  Complications and Side Effects of the Gallbladder Surgery

  
  

  Gallbladder removal surgery is generally the safest procedure, however, there are some possible complications and side effects, that include:

  
  

  
  
  • infection after surgery.
  
  
  • Side effects of anesthesia after surgery.
  
  
  • Blood clots
  
  
  • Bleeding from the surgical site
  
  
  • Heart problems
  
  
  • pneumonia
  
  
  • bile leakage
  
  
  • swelling
  
  
  • damage to a bile duct, intestines, bowel, or blood vessels due to surgery
  
  

  
  

  There is another potential risk of Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS) that happens because of gallstones left in the bile duct. It may also happen if bile leaks into the stomach. Symptoms of PCS are the same as gallstones which include abdominal pain, acid reflux, and diarrhea.

  
  

  Let’s explore more: Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy) – Dr. Valeria Simone MD - Southlake General Surgery

  
  

  Appointment

  
  

  For more information on gallbladder removal surgery also known as Cholecystectomy. You can contact our healthcare experts today at +1(817) 748-0200. You can also make an online appointment with us.

  
  

  Follow us on Facebook and YouTube.

  
  

  Source: Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy) – Dr. Valeria Simone MD - Southlake General Surgery

  
  

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Once the gallbladder is removed, the doctor closes the incision with sutures.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">This procedure is less painful and recovery time after gallbladder surgery is also reduced.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">In a few cases, the doctor may advise open surgery. In this procedure, the doctor makes one large incision on the abdomen to remove the gallbladder.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Recovery time after gallbladder surgery</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Recovery time after the gallbladder removal surgery differs because of the type of surgical procedure.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">After the gallbladder surgery, the patient will receive detailed instructions from the medical team on How to take care of the wound and avoid infection. Instruction will also advise you to avoid taking a shower for at least 1 or 2 days after surgery.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Recovery time after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">The recovery process after laparoscopic surgery reduces and many patients get discharged from the hospital the same day after the surgery. However, it is mandatory to have a friend or a family member at the time of discharge to drive you home safely.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">After laparoscopic surgery, you need to take adequate rest for about 2 weeks to resume your daily activities.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Recovery time after open surgery</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Individuals who had <span class="q-inline"><a class="q-box Link___StyledBox-t2xg9c-0 dFkjrQ puppeteer_test_link qu-cursor--pointer qu-hover--textDecoration--underline" title="www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com" href="https://www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com/open-gallbladder-removal-surgical-procedure/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">open gallbladder removal surgery</a></span> take slightly longer to heal and recover. You might need to stay in the hospital for about 4-5 days after gallbladder surgery. When discharged from the hospital, you need to have a friend or a family member drive you home.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">After open surgery, it would take about 6-8 weeks to completely recover from the surgery and resume normal activities.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Complications and Side Effects of the Gallbladder Surgery</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Gallbladder removal surgery is generally the safest procedure, however, there are some possible complications and side effects, that include:</p> <br /> <ul class="q-box"> <br /> <li class="q-relative">infection after surgery.</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Side effects of anesthesia after surgery.</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Blood clots</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Bleeding from the surgical site</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Heart problems</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">pneumonia</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">bile leakage</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">swelling</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">damage to a bile duct, intestines, bowel, or blood vessels due to surgery</li> <br /> </ul> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">There is another potential risk of Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS) that happens because of gallstones left in the bile duct. It may also happen if bile leaks into the stomach. Symptoms of PCS are the same as gallstones which include abdominal pain, acid reflux, and diarrhea.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Let’s explore more: <span class="q-inline"><a class="q-box Link___StyledBox-t2xg9c-0 dFkjrQ puppeteer_test_link qu-cursor--pointer qu-hover--textDecoration--underline" title="www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com" href="https://www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com/gallbladder-removal-surgery-cholecystectomy-dr-valeria-simone-md/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy) – Dr. Valeria Simone MD - Southlake General Surgery</a></span></p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Appointment</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">For more information on gallbladder removal surgery also known as Cholecystectomy. You can contact our healthcare experts today at +1(817) 748-0200. You can also <span class="q-inline"><a class="q-box Link___StyledBox-t2xg9c-0 dFkjrQ puppeteer_test_link qu-cursor--pointer qu-hover--textDecoration--underline" title="www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com" href="https://www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com/make-an-appointment/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">make an online appointment</a></span> with us.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Follow us on <span class="q-inline"><a class="q-box Link___StyledBox-t2xg9c-0 dFkjrQ puppeteer_test_link qu-cursor--pointer qu-hover--textDecoration--underline" title="www.facebook.com" href="https://www.facebook.com/southlakegeneralsurgery" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span> and <span class="q-inline"><a class="q-box Link___StyledBox-t2xg9c-0 dFkjrQ puppeteer_test_link qu-cursor--pointer qu-hover--textDecoration--underline" title="www.youtube.com" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC52jtLNZsXETpR7nCYAUCpQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></span>.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Source: <span class="q-inline"><a class="q-box Link___StyledBox-t2xg9c-0 dFkjrQ puppeteer_test_link qu-cursor--pointer qu-hover--textDecoration--underline" title="www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com" href="https://www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com/gallbladder-removal-surgery-cholecystectomy-dr-valeria-simone-md/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy) – Dr. Valeria Simone MD - Southlake General Surgery</a></span></p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">#GallbladderSurgery #Cholecystectomy #Gallstones #LaparoscopicSurgery #OpenSurgery #RecoveryAfterSurgery #PostCholecystectomySyndrome #GallbladderHealth #SurgicalProcedures #HealthcareExpert #SurgeryRecovery #ERCPProcedure #DietAfterSurgery #SouthlakeGeneralSurgery #MedicalAdvice #SurgeryComplications #DigestiveHealth #GallbladderIssues #PatientCare #GallbladderRemovalRisk</p></div>

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