Gallbladder Surgery
Specialist Care for Gallbladder Conditions
- SPECIALIST GALLBLADDER CARE
Comprehensive Care for Gallbladder Conditions
The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver that stores and releases bile to help with digestion. Gallstones and other gallbladder conditions can cause abdominal pain, digestive discomfort, inflammation, and other symptoms.
Dr. Rahul Tugnait provides individualized assessment and surgical treatment for patients with gallstones and gallbladder-related conditions. Treatment is planned according to the patient’s symptoms, diagnosis, medical history, and overall health.
When surgery is recommended, laparoscopic gallbladder removal may be considered as a minimally invasive treatment option for appropriately selected patients.
- GALLBLADDER CONDITIONS
Conditions That May Require Surgical
Treatment
Symptomatic Gallstones
Gallstones that cause recurring abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, or discomfort, particularly after meals.
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
Hardened deposits that form inside the gallbladder and may cause pain or other digestive symptoms.
Acute Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder that can cause significant abdominal pain, fever, and tenderness.
Chronic Cholecystitis
Repeated or ongoing inflammation of the gallbladder, often associated with gallstones.
Gallbladder Polyps
Growths within the gallbladder that may require monitoring or surgical evaluation depending on their characteristics.
Other Gallbladder Conditions
Selected gallbladder conditions may require surgical assessment based on symptoms, imaging findings, and individual clinical factors.
- KNOW THE SIGNS
Common Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems
Gallbladder conditions can present with different symptoms. Common symptoms may include:
- Pain in the upper right or upper middle abdomen
- Abdominal pain after eating, particularly after fatty meals
- Pain that may radiate to the back or right shoulder
- Nausea or vomiting
- Bloating or indigestion
- Abdominal tenderness
- Fever or chills in cases of inflammation
Persistent or severe abdominal pain should be medically evaluated to identify the underlying cause.
- MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove the gallbladder. The surgery is performed through small incisions using a laparoscope and specialized surgical instruments.
The gallbladder is carefully separated and removed through the small surgical openings. The procedure is commonly used for patients who require gallbladder removal and are suitable candidates for a laparoscopic approach.
The appropriate surgical technique is determined after evaluating the patient’s condition and individual circumstances.
- TREATMENT DECISION
When May Gallbladder Surgery Be Recommended?
Gallbladder removal may be considered when gallstones or gallbladder disease cause recurring symptoms or complications.
Surgery may be recommended in situations such as:
- Recurrent symptomatic gallstones
- Acute or chronic cholecystitis
- Certain gallstone-related complications
- Gallbladder conditions requiring surgical management
- Selected gallbladder polyps or other abnormal findings
The decision to proceed with surgery is made after a detailed clinical evaluation and appropriate investigations.