Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Stone Surgery

Laparoscopic Gall Bladder surgery services

Dr Nitish Jhawar, Senior Laparoscopic Surgeon with 20 plus years’ experience has performed more than 5000 Laparoscopic Cholecystecomy (Surgery for Gall Bladder Stone). Apollo Hospital Navi Mumbai is one of the top hospitals in Navi Mumbai, providing laparoscopic Gall Bladder Surgery Services in Mumbai, India at reasonable cost.

Dr Nitish Jhawar is the best doctor for gallbladder surgery in Mumbai, who values patient comfort and ensures that every individual receives personalised care and attention.

Medical Treatment of Gall Bladder Stone

If Gall Bladder stone is not causing any symptom it can be kept on watchful waiting with low fat high fiber diet and regular exercise. (Read more at blog at neoalta.com)
For Symptomatic Gall Bladder Stones medicines such as antibiotics are given for short term relief.

Open & Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Permanent cure to Gall Stone problem is operation to remove the gall bladder & not the stones only as stone may form again. Also by removing infected gall bladder we are safeguarding against a lot of complications like Cholecystitis & Pancreatitis.

Open & Laparoscopic operation to remove gall bladder

Open cholecystectomy is the classic surgical treatment for gallstones which requires an abdominal incision. The patient is usually hospitalized for five to seven days to recover.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Surgery is done by making tiny holes in abdomen. Surgeon performs the operation watching the magnified images on the monitor. Gall Bladder can be easily removed through small opening because of its elasticity.

Benefit of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

• Shorter Hospital Stay
• Faster recovery
• Early return to work
• Tiny incision- Very minimal scar

What are Gallstones?

Many people can develop gallstones and never know it. Gallstones are hard deposits in your gallbladder.

The gall bladder is a pear shaped organ beneath the liver and stores bile, which is a greenish-yellow digestive fluid produced by the liver. When we eat, the gall bladder releases bile into the small intestine where it helps to digest fats.

Certain fats (such as cholesterol) are not easily dissolved in bile. When there is too much of these components in bile, they precipitate and form solid crystals. These clump together forming gallstones – also known as cholelithiasis.

Gallbladder Stone Treatment in Mumbai

Gallstones can be managed with various treatment options, depending on their size and severity. Dr. Nitish Jhawar is one of the most experienced doctors in Mumbai offers advanced treatment for gallbladder stones. He takes a comprehensive approach to ensure your health and well-being.

Symptoms & diagnosis of gall stones.

Symptoms

Patients with gallstones may feel severe abdominal pain in the right upper side, particularly after eating a fatty mail, called acute cholecystitis. There could be nausea, vomiting, fever and jaundice and patient should be visiting a surgical gastroenterologist immediately.

Patients with low grade inflammation of gall bladder may have abdominal bloating, intolerance of fatty food, indigestion and belching.

Diagnosis

Ultrasonography of abdomen is most sensitive and specific test to diagnose gallstones. Other procedures, such as CT scan HIDA scan or ERCP (endoscopic retro cholangiopancreatography) may also be used. Certain blood tests are advised for signs of infection, jaundice, or pancreatitis.

How can Gallstones be prevented?

You can’t prevent gallstones, but you can reduce your risk with lifestyle strategies. Eat a balanced diet. Do not skip meals. Drink sufficient amounts of water each day to keep your body hydrated.

If you plan to lose weight do it slowly. Quick weight loss may increase your risk for gallstones and other health problems.

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How is Recovery After Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Surgery? (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy)

Pain – laparoscopic surgery has very less post-operative pain compare to open procedure.

Hospital stay – patients can leave the hospital the same day or day following the laparoscopic surgery, as compare to typical 4 – 7 days after open surgery.

Eating – Patients are given liquid diet, (juices, tea, and soup) for first 12 hour. After that slowly normal diet is resumed as per patient’s acceptance. You are advised to take high fiber diet with lots of fruits and vegetables.

Activities – Patients usually return to normal activities within a week’s time, including driving, walking upstairs, light lifting and working. Strenuous activities such as lifting weight, straining and vigorous exercise should be avoided at least 14 days after laparoscopic surgery.

Return to work – Patients with desk jobs usually return in a few days only those involved in manual labor or heavy lifting may require about two weeks resuming work after Laparoscopic Gall Bladder surgery.

Recovering from gallbladder surgery or gallbladder removal is often quicker and less painful with laparoscopic procedures. You can typically expect to return to your regular activities within a short period. Our team of skilled professionals will guide you through the post-surgery care and provide the necessary support for a smooth recovery.

When it comes to gallbladder stone treatment and gallbladder surgery in Mumbai, you can trust our expert team to provide you with the best care. Don’t let gallbladder issues affect your quality of life.