Lap Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) Treatment in Thanisandra, Bangalore

Lap cholecystectomy treatment in Thanisandra, Bangalore is a keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder through small cuts in the belly. If gallstones are not treated, they can cause pain, swelling, or infection.

Because only a few small cuts are made, recovery is usually quick, and many patients go home the same day or the next day. If you have any problems after surgery, contact your doctor as soon as possible. At Surakshaa Hospital, Thanisandra, we provide this treatment for patients from Thanisandra, Hebbal, and nearby areas of Bangalore.

Is Gallbladder Removal Necessary for Everyone?

Not everyone with gallstones needs surgery. People who have gallstones that cause pain or infection may benefit from laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Gallstones form when hard crystals build up in the gallbladder. They can block the flow of bile from the gallbladder into the digestive system. This blockage causes cholecystitis, which is swelling of the gallbladder. Gallstones can also move to other parts of the body and cause more problems.

Gallstones can cause these symptoms:

• Bloating
• Fever
• Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
• Nausea
• Pain on the right side of the belly that may spread to the back or shoulder

How Is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery Done?

You are given general anaesthesia, so you sleep through the surgery and feel no pain. A breathing tube is placed in your throat during the surgery to help you breathe. A drip (IV line) is put in your arm to give you fluids and medicines.

What Happens During the Surgery?

The surgery usually takes about one to two hours.

• The surgeon makes a few small cuts in your belly and puts thin, hollow tubes through them.
• A camera (laparoscope) and fine instruments are passed through the tubes.
• Carbon dioxide gas is gently filled into the belly so the surgeon can see and work clearly.
• Special instruments are used to remove the gallbladder.
• The cuts are closed with stitches, clips, or surgical glue.

If a problem comes up during the surgery, the surgeon may switch to open surgery, which uses a larger cut. This is done only for your safety.

What Happens After the Surgery?

The medical team watches you for a few hours until the anaesthesia wears off. They make sure you wake up safely and check your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and whether you can pass urine.

How Does Gallbladder Removal Help?

Gallstone problems come from a diseased gallbladder, so removing it relieves the pain. It also stops gallstones from coming back. If gallstones are left untreated, the pain and infection can get worse, and in rare cases the gallbladder can burst, which is very serious.

How Long Does Recovery Take?

If there are no problems after surgery, you can usually go home the same day or the next day. Open surgery may need a hospital stay of several days. Your doctor will tell you when it is safe to return to work, exercise, and heavy lifting.

Book an Appointment

If you have repeated pain in the upper right side of your belly, do not ignore it. To learn more about lap cholecystectomy treatment, book an appointment at Surakshaa Hospital, Thanisandra.