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

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Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
Dr. Valeria Simone MD

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• SOUTHLAKE GENERAL SURGERY, TEXAS

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OVERVIEW
Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake
General Surgery, Texas) An individual may
require gallbladder removal surgery also known
as Cholecystectomy, when, other medical
treatments dont 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.
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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.

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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 on 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 for open
  surgery. In this procedure, the doctor makes one
  large incision on the abdomen to remove the
  gallbladder.

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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 you can take care of the wound and
  avoid infection. Instruction will also advise you
  to avoid taking shower for at least 1 or 2 days
  after surgery.

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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. But 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.

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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. At the time
  of discharge 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.

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Complication 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

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• 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 that
  include abdominal pain, acid reflux, and
  diarrhea.
• If individual experiences any of the listed
  symptoms after gallstones surgery, please contact
  your doctor.
• Abdominal Pain
• Diarrhea
• Change in skin colour to yellowish (jaundice)
• Pain that gets worse and doesnt seem to get
  better over time
• Nausea and vomiting
• Difficulty in passing gas and bowel movements
• Lets explore more Gallbladder Removal Surgery
  (Cholecystectomy) Dr. Valeria Simone MD

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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.
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