Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver.
Gallstones in the gallbladder (cholelithiasis)
Gallstones in the bile duct (choledocholithiasis)
Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
Large gallbladder polyps
Pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis) due to gallstones
Symptoms of Gallbladder problems
Sharp pain in your abdomen
Nausea and vomiting
Indigestion
Fever
Yellow skin – Jaundice is the medical term for skin and eyes that look yellow.
Surgical removal of the gallbladder also known as cholecystectomy is the most effective way to remove all the gallstones and mitigate its recurrence. Previously surgery was done by making an incision on the right upper abdomen,.but now the surgery is done with minimal invasive approach (laparoscopic technique)
Currently the gold standard treatment for gall stones is ‘Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy’ under general anaesthesia. It is a safe procedure that involves 4 small holes only. It can also be done as a Single incision Laparoscopic surgery (SILS)
Treatment
Advantages of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Taking the gallbladder out is usually the best way to treat gallbladder problems because gallstones rarely go away on their own.
Shorter Hospital Stay
Less Complicated
No Pain, No Stitches, No Scars
