How long do I have to stay in Surgical Center after Gallbladder Removal Surgery and what is the recovery time?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. People able to go home the same day as their surgery. In general, you can expect to go home once you're able to eat and drink without pain and are able to walk unaided. It takes about a week to fully recover

What will happen if I don’t removed Gallstones?

You may have more gallstone attacks. You may have episodes of inflammation or infection of the gallbladder, bile ducts, or pancreas. You may have jaundice and other symptoms caused by blockage of the common bile duct.

How much time will it take for Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

Many procedures take about an hour to perform for surgery. The rest of time is spent by a patient is to prepare for him/her for the surgery. Many patient leaves the hospital in about an hour after the surgery after the examination of their medical condition.

What are the early warning signs of gallbladder problems?

A gallbladder attack usually causes a sudden gnawing pain that gets worse. You may feel it in the upper right or center of your belly, in your back between your shoulder blades, or in your right shoulder. You might also vomit or have nausea. Pain usually lasts 20 minutes to an hour.

During the procedure

Depending on your situation, our surgeon will recommend one of two surgical approaches:

Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) cholecystectomy
During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon makes four small incisions in your abdomen. A tube with a tiny video camera is inserted into your abdomen through one of the incisions. Your surgeon watches a video monitor in the operating room while using surgical tools inserted through the other incisions in your abdomen to remove your gallbladder. Next you may undergo an imaging test, such as an X-ray or ultrasound, if your surgeon is concerned about possible gallstones or other problems in your bile duct. Then your incisions are sutured, and you're taken to a recovery area. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes one or two hours.

To prepare for a cholecystectomy, you may ask not to:

• Eat nothing the night before your surgery. You may drink a sip of water with your medications, but avoid eating and drinking at least four hours before your surgery.
• Stop taking certain medications and supplements. Tell your doctor about all the medications and supplements you take. Continue taking most medications as prescribed. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking certain medications and supplements because they may increase your risk of bleeding.

Cholecystectomy Results

A cholecystectomy can relieve the pain and discomfort of gallstones. Conservative treatments, such as dietary modifications, usually can't stop gallstones from recurring. In most cases, a cholecystectomy will prevent gallstones from coming back. Most people won't experience digestive problems after a cholecystectomy. Your gallbladder isn't essential to healthy digestion. Some people may experience occasional loose stool after the procedure, which generally resolves over time. Discuss with your doctor any changes in your bowel habits or new symptoms following your procedure. How quickly you can return to normal activities after a cholecystectomy depends on which procedure your surgeon uses and your overall health. People undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be able to go back to work in a matter of days.