The gallbladder removal process aims to remove the gallbladder cyst due to the presence of stones that lead to the emergence of many disturbing symptoms, such as: severe pain, a feeling of discomfort, biliary tract obstruction, and inflammation of the gallbladder cyst. Risks of gallbladder removal surgery is associated with many risks and side effects,

Like the following

Infection in the surgical incision.

bleeding.

Scars at the wound site.

in blood pressure

Injury to the intestines, liver, or diaphragm due to their proximity to the surgical area.

Injury to the bile duct.

prior to the operation

The patient is given appropriate antibiotics before the surgery to reduce local inflammation and thus reduce the possibility of infection after the operation. The patient also needs to perform several tests, such as a complete blood count, blood chemistry, coagulation tests, urine examination, liver and kidney function tests, and bilirubin levels in the blood. .

The patient also needs to undergo some imaging tests, such as: an image of the abdomen to rule out a perforation in the gallbladder, examination of the biliary tract using ultrasound, examination of the bile duct using radioisotopes, and computed tomography.

The doctor should be consulted regarding the medications that the patient should stop taking before the operation, and he should fast for at least 8 hours before the operation.

during the procedure

Most gallbladder removal operations are performed using an endoscopy, and this technique includes making three small incisions in the abdomen, then ing a long and thin device with a very small camera at its end, through which the surgeon can view the abdominal cavity through a screen and remove the gallbladder from its place. using an appropriate device.

It is also possible to remove the gallbladder through an open surgery, where the abdomen is opened by making a larger incision, and then the gallbladder cyst is removed, and this type of operation is performed if there is a suspicion of cancer.

Upon completion of the surgery, the abdominal wall and incisions are sutured and bandages are placed on them. The surgery takes one to two hours.

Post-operation

After the operation to remove the gallbladder cyst using the laparoscope, the patient lies for 24-48 hours in the hospital to ensure that his condition is stable, and the stitches are removed after about a week.

The patient recovers relatively quickly if the operation is performed laparoscopically, while it takes longer if the operation is performed by open surgery.

The patient must go to the doctor immediately if some symptoms appear, such as the following: severe pain, high temperature, inability to urinate, shortness of breath, severe bleeding, and purulent discharge from the surgical incision.