Cholecystectomy is a surgery that removes your gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver. It is located on the upper right side of your stomach or abdomen. Bile, a digestive juice produced by the liver, is stored in the gallbladder. The most common reason for a cholecystectomy is to treat gallstones and the complications that they cause. It is a standard surgical procedure with a low risk of complications. In most cases, you will be able to leave the hospital the same day as your cholecystectomy.
It is performed by surgeons who specialize in biliary disease and surgeons who specialize in other areas.
The gallbladder can be removed using one of two methods: surgical removal or laparoscopic removal.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a less invasive procedure. That is, it makes tiny incisions in your abdomen. There is less blood loss. Recovery time is usually less than that of open surgery. In some cases, the laparoscope may reveal that your gallbladder is infected. It may also indicate other issues. The surgeon may then have to perform open surgery to remove your gallbladder safely.
The gallbladder is removed during open gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) through a single large cut (incision) in the abdomen. The surgery will take 1 to 2 hours and will require general anesthesia. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes one to two hours to complete.
A cholecystectomy has a low risk of complications, which include:
The likelihood of complications is determined by your overall health and the reason for your cholecystectomy.
A cholecystectomy is done to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by the dysfunctional gallstones. Multiple treatments which are done in place of Conservative treatments, such as dietary modifications, usually can't stop gallstones from recurring. A cholecystectomy is the only way to prevent gallstones. Most of the times people don't usually face any other or digestive problems after a cholecystectomy. But there are cases when people might experience occasional loose stool after the procedure, which generally cures over the passing time.
Following your procedure, you are supposed to discuss with your doctor any changes in your bowel habits and activities. The pace and quality of your recovery is also dependent on your overall health and the type of procedure you have gone through. People undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be able to go back to work in a matter of days while the ones undergoing an open cholecystectomy may need a week or more to recover enough to return to work.
Most people are allowed to go home the same day as the treatment. There are a few cases of complications but it does not require a stay in the hospital for more than a day. In the cases of a long incision in our abdomen, the doctor might recommend us to stay in the hospital longer than usual. We can not always know about what type of procedure will be used as it depends on the condition and the doctor’s decision.
To make your recovery quicker and easier you should:
People are recommended to go home on the same day as their surgery. You can eat and drink without pain and are able to walk without help.
Expect to spend two or three days in the hospital recovering. Once at home, it may take four to six weeks to fully recover.
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