We all know, Gall Bladder is organ which is found inside the body below the liver on the right side upper abdomen. This organ contains a light-colored fluid which is called "Bile" and which helps in the digestive system.
Gallstones are hard particle which build inside the Gallbladder. They leads to pain and discomfort In upper abdomen .
Patient named Prateek , 35 years was having the problem of nausea and occasional pain on the upper abdomen. He took over the counter medicines to control the pain ,which gave him temporary relief .
But the pain recurred again and for which he came to us.
After thorough clinical examination and an ultrasound of the abdomen, diagnosis of Calculus cholecystitis / Gallstone Disease. patient was advised to undergo surgery i.e. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Prateek being an IT Professional was having a busy routine and on random advises wanted to skip surgery and try medicines only.
He was counseled and explained the seriousness of disease and risks associated having Gallbladder stones and it's slipping into the common bile duct-like infection, uncontrollable pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, and jaundice. Prateek realized the seriousness of the said disease and agreed to undergo the surgery. He was wondering if surgery would remove the gallstones. We make him understood that the Laparoscopic GallStones Surgery will be made to remove the Gall Bladder.
Laparoscopic Gall bladder Surgery is a
- Day Care procedure
- Minimal Scar ,Pain and blood loss
- Early Return to normal activity
- No Frequent Doctor visits
- No Diet restrictions
Laparoscopic surgery was performed on him and was discharged within 24 hrs . After the surgery, he was back to normal activity with 24 to 48 hrs of surgery.
They was absolutely no diet restrictions at all post surgery ,contrary to the general perception that after Gall bladder surgery once has to avoid certain kind of foods .
Check out the Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis of GB Stones or Gallstones.