Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) in Punjab, Bathinda, Cholecystectomy (Koh-luh-sis-TEK-tuh-me) is a surgical method for gallbladder removal. One of the best medical procedures which have a small risk of complication attached to it. No matter what type of medical procedure it is, the patients are always concerned, ‘When can they go back home?’

Patients undergoing the Cholecystectomy can go back home on the same day. With laparoscopy surgery, a tiny camera is inserted into the body and then special surgical tools are used to pass through the small incision & the gallbladder is taken out. In medical terms, it is referred to as Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Gem Hospital And IVF Centre has a team of experienced medical experts to take care of your health.

As we have mentioned above, this is a surgical method in which a surgeon makes a small incision on the abdomen on the right side. Through one of the incisions, the surgeon will insert the laparoscope which is a thin tube. This tube has a camera attached to it on one end and the surgeon can view everything on the screen. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. To perform the procedure, it will take around 1 or 2 hours.

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The laparoscopic procedure for gallbladder removal is less invasive in comparison to the open cholecystectomy. Moreover, you don’t have to bear the problem of large wounds.

It is seen that on average the treatment can cost you between Rs 45,000 and Rs. 1 Lakh. Depending on your condition, the doctor will tell you how it will cost you to get the surgery.

• This surgical approach is preferred for patients who have gallstones and it is causing them pain and infection. Gallstones have a crystal-like presence that blocks the bile duct flow which comes out from the gallbladder and it goes to the digestive tract. There are other possible symptoms of gallstones which includes:
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Jaundice
  • Feeling bloated
  • Pain in the abdomen which reaches the shoulder

• Your healthcare team will ask you to get a number of tests that helps to analyze your condition effectively like:
  • Blood work
  • Abdominal ultrasound
  • Urinalysis (urine evaluation)

First of all, the team is going to keep a close watch over your health after the surgery. This is to ensure that when you wake up the anesthesia has not left any effects on you. The doctor will check your:

• Heart rate
• Breathing
• Blood pressure
• Ability to urinate

Although, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and effective treatment which means the results you are expecting you will get the same.

If the doctor checks that your condition is okay, then you are allowed to go home on the same day. On the other hand, if you have undergone the open procedure then you have to stay in the hospital for one or 2 days. Just make sure that after the treatment you take proper care of yourself and follow all the suggestions given by the doctor.

If you are diagnosed with gallstone then make sure to get medical help without any delay.