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Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive surgery in which small incisions and specialized tools are used to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ located in the right upper abdomen below the liver. It helps in the storage of bile which is used to breakdown food during digestion. Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive surgery in which small incisions and specialized tools are used to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. The main reason for having a gallbladder removed is the presence of gallstones and the complications it might cause. Other reason for the surgery might include biliary dyskinesia, cholecystitis, pancreatitis. It is called as laparoscopic cholecystectomy and it carries only a small risk of complications.

The patient undergoes a blood test to check for any abnormalities. The patient also undergoes a series of imaging tests of the gall bladder, physical exam. The patient’s history is reviewed and medications are adjusted. It is essential that the patient avoids Aspirin and other blood thinners to minimize bleeding during surgery. It is also essential that the patient doesn’t consume alcohol 24 hours prior to the surgery.

The patient is put under general anaesthesia and connected to a mechanical ventilator for assistance in breathing. For the procedure, the surgeon makes four small incisions through which a tube with a small, lighted camera is guided into your abdomen. The abdomen is inflated with gas so your surgeon has space to work. They remove your gallbladder through the incisions. After removal of the gallbladder, the surgeon uses a special X-Ray to check for any damage in bile duct structures, like a bile stone, that may need to be removed. The surgeon then closes the incision sites with sutures and bandages it.

The patient slowly weans the anaesthesia. As soon as the patient is responsive, the patient is encouraged to walk. cholecystectomy can relieve the pain and discomfort of gallstones and helps in speedy recovery. The patient can resume normal activities in a week in most cases. Proper care should be taken to ensure that the incision site remains dry and sterile. It is crucial to make sure that it’s not infected.

The symptoms related to eating after the gallbladder removal surgery are mild and rare but may experience some diarrhoea. This can however be controlled with diet modifications and a healthy lifestyle.