Gall Bladder Removal Surgery
Surgery performed to remove the gallbladder due to various health conditions is known as gallbladder removal surgery. The gallbladder is an organ located next to the liver, responsible for storing bile a liquid synthesized by the liver that aids in digesting food after it enters the small intestine. Bile is secreted through a tube-like structure called the cystic duct, which joins with the hepatic duct from the liver to form the common bile duct. This, along with the pancreatic duct, opens into the small intestine to secrete digestive fluids, facilitating further digestion after food leaves the stomach.
Gallbladder removal surgery, or cholecystectomy, is performed when the gallbladder is functioning abnormally due to infection or the formation of gallstones, leading to symptoms such as recurring abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. In extreme cases, untreated gallstones can lead to gangrene or sepsis.
Methods of Gallbladder Removal Surgery
Gallbladder removal can be done using the traditional open method or the minimally invasive laparoscopic method, each with its advantages and disadvantages.
Open Method
This invasive procedure starts with a single surgical incision 4 to 8 inches long beneath the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen or a large vertical incision in the center of the abdomen. After cutting through the skin and underlying tissues, the abdominal muscles are separated to visualize the liver and gallbladder. The gallbladder is isolated, and its attachments are carefully cut. The cystic duct and endocystic artery are ligated, allowing the gallbladder to be removed. Although this method has a higher risk of bleeding and infection due to the larger incision, it is necessary in cases of cancer, severe inflammation, or portal hypertension. The procedure takes about 1 to 2 hours.
Laparoscopic Method
This newer method is minimally invasive and involves smaller incisions in the abdominal wall. After making the incisions, a laparoscope with a camera is inserted through one incision, while surgical instruments are introduced through others. The gallbladder is then extracted, and the incisions are closed. This method reduces the risk of infection and speeds up recovery, typically lasting about 30 minutes to an hour. However, if complications arise, laparoscopic surgery may need to be converted to an open procedure.
After the gallbladder is removed, the surgeon will close any surgical incisions. The little incisions heal quickly and do not leave permanent scars. The chance of causing inadvertent harm to a blood artery or other organ while making the incision is reduced. Because there is minimal
exposure to the abdominal organs, the danger of infection is considerably reduced. However, laparoscopic surgery does not always yield positive results.In such circumstances, the surgeon may have to use the open approach to remove the gallbladder. The process lasts around 45 minutes.
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"I had my gallstone removal surgery very recently by Dr Abhijit Bagul. I was deep pain and the surgery was critical but with his experience and precision the whole process went of smoothly and I was walking without any help the very next day. I have seen many who had pain and discomfort after the surgery. But I have started walking, playing sports and doing household chores quite smoothly. Highly recommended if you have similar problem and looking for the best surgeon. He is definitely the one"
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