20/06/2026
Laparoscopic Surgery (Cholecystectomy for Gallstones)
- What they are: Small, hard pieces that form in the gallbladder (a small pouch under the liver). They’re usually made of cholesterol or pigment from broken-down blood cells.
- Common signs: sudden, strong pain in the upper-right or middle belly (often after a fatty meal), nausea, vomiting, bloating, and sometimes fever or yellow skin/eyes (jaundice).
-Why they matter:
A stone can block the bile flow, causing intense pain, inflammation, or infection. If a duct is blocked, it can lead to more serious problems.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal)
- What it is: A common operation to remove the gallbladder using a few small cuts and a tiny camera instead of a big incision.
-How it’s done (brief):
- You get general anesthesia (you sleep through it).
- The surgeon makes 3–4 small cuts, inflates the belly with gas, and uses a camera and thin instruments to remove the gallbladder.
- The small cuts are closed with stitches or glue.
- Benefits:Less pain, smaller scars, shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery than open surgery.
Risks and recovery
- Possible risks: infection, bleeding, reaction to anesthesia, bile leak, or rare injury to the bile duct. Your surgeon will discuss these with you.
- Typical recovery:
Many people go home the same day or after 1 night. Expect some soreness for a few days; most return to normal activities in 1–2 weeks. Avoid heavy lifting for a couple of weeks. Follow your doctor’s instructions and finish any prescribed medicines.
When to seek help
- Severe belly pain that won’t go away, high fever, persistent vomiting, yellowing of skin/eyes, or signs of infection around the wounds — go to the emergency room or contact your doctor right away.
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