Cholecystectomy
is a surgical procedure to remove gallbladder. Cholecystectomy is required if
someone experience any pain from gallstones which block the flow bile. This is
very common surgery. It is performed by inserting a very small video camera and
small surgical instruments to remove the gallbladder.
Types of surgery:
1. Minimally invasive cholecystectomy- In
laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon makes four small cuts. Tiny video
camera is inserted from one of the cuts. The surgeon inserts tools from the other
cuts and remove the gallbladder.
2. Open cholecystectomy- In open cholecystectomy,
a 6 inch cut is made in abdomen below ribs on the right side. To get to the liver and gallbladder, the
muscle and tissue is pulled back.
Why is it required?
It is generally
performed to treat gallstones. Cholecystectomy is recommended if-
1.
You have gallstones.
2.
You have pancreatic
inflammation.
3.
You have gallbladder
inflammation.
Risks involved:
·
Blood clot.
·
Infection.
·
Heart problem.
·
Bleeding.
·
Leak in bile.
Recovery
The recovery is
different for both the surgeries. If you had:
1.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy- The patient can go home on the same day or have to stay overnight just
for the observation. It may take a week for full recovery.
2.
Open cholecystectomy- The patient needs to stay 2-3 days in hospital for the recovery. Once you
reach home it takes 4 to 6 weeks to get fully recovered.
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