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The gallbladder is a small sac located on the right-hand side of the body, on the underside of the liver, below the front rib cage. Its primary purpose is to collect and concentrate a digestive liquid (bile) produced by the liver. Bile is released from the gallbladder after eating, aiding digestion. Bile travels through a narrow tube (bile ducts) into the small intestine. If they block the bile duct, they can be extremely painful.
There are two main types of gallstones:
There may be several reasons, including:
Bile can be part of the problem. Your body needs bile, but if it has too much cholesterol in it, that makes gallstones more likely. It can also happen if your gallbladder can’t empty properly.
You might not notice anything, or even know that you have gallstones, unless your doctor tells you. But if you do get symptoms, they usually include:
Ultrasound is most commonly used to find gallstones.
In a few more complex cases, a CT scan, MRI, or a gallbladder nuclear scan may be used to evaluate gallbladder disease.
Gallstones do not go away their own. Some can be temporarily managed by making dietary adjustments, such as reducing fat intake. This treatment has a low, short-term success rate. Symptoms will eventually continue unless the gallbladder is removed. Treatments to break up or dissolve gallstones with medicines are NOT successful.
Surgical removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) of the gallbladder is the time-honored and safest treatment of gallbladder disease
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy or Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is the best method of treating gallstones that cause symptoms. Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is safe and effective. Surgery gets rid of gallstones located in the gallbladder. Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) removes the gallbladder and gallstones through several small cuts (incisions) in the abdomen. The surgeon inflates your abdomen with air or carbon dioxide in order to see clearly. The surgeon inserts a lighted scope attached to a video camera (laparoscope) into one incision near the belly button. The surgeon then uses a video monitor as a guide while inserting surgical instruments into the other incisions. Patients usually have minimal post-operative pain and usually experience faster recovery than open gallbladder surgery patients. Most patients go home the same day of the surgery and enjoy a quicker return to normal activities.
Gallbladder stones form when there is an imbalance in the substances that make up bile, such as excess cholesterol or bilirubin. Factors like genetics, body weight, diet and poor gallbladder emptying can increase the risk. Cholesterol stones (yellow-green) are the most common, making up about 80% of cases, while pigment stones are usually linked to liver disease or certain blood disorders.
Symptoms can include severe pain in the upper abdomen or back that may last for hours, along with nausea and vomiting. Some people may also experience jaundice, itching, indigestion, bloating or light-colored stools. However, many people have no symptoms and only discover the stones during a medical check-up.
Ultrasound is the most commonly used test to detect gallbladder stones. In more complex cases, doctors may recommend additional imaging such as CT scans, MRI or specialized nuclear scans to get a clearer picture.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that removes the gallbladder through small incisions. It typically results in less pain and quicker recovery and often allows for same-day or short hospital stays compared to open surgery. It is considered the standard and safest treatment for symptomatic gallstones.
Dr. Parthasarathy is a well-known gastrosurgeon in Hyderabad who specializes in laparoscopic gallbladder stone surgery. He is experienced in managing complications such as blocked bile ducts and cholecystitis, ensuring effective and safe treatment.
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