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Your medical condition may need to remove the gallbladder, and there are many methods used to remove it, including the endoscopy. What is the laparoscopic gallbladder operation?
There are many medical methods to remove the gallbladder. In the past, doctors used open surgery, which has more serious complications, until a laparoscopic method was developed. What is that method?
What is laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery refers to an operation in which the gallbladder is removed and removed through a few very small incisions in the abdomen.
The doctor s a very thin tube with a camera in his head in one of them, allowing your doctor to see your gallbladder on a monitor, and then the doctor removes the gallbladder through another incision.
Why is the laparoscopic gallbladder surgery used?
The gallbladder stores bile, which is made by the liver and is responsible for digesting fats, but gallstones can cause blockages that prevent the flow of bile into the digestive system.
The blockage can be in the ducts that carry juices from the liver to the gallbladder or to the intestines, and gallstones may also travel to other parts of the body and cause problems.
This blockage can cause
bulges
severe nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea.
Pain in the abdomen, shoulder, back or chest.
Jaundice is a yellowing of your skin and eyes.
Pancreatic irritation.
Therefore, a gallbladder operation is commonly performed to treat gallstones and the complications they cause. The patient performs a complete medical report before the operation, due to the health risks it can cause in other organs.
Your doctor may also recommend laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in the following cases
cholecystitis
Large gallbladder polyps.
Pancreatitis due to gallstones.
What is the difference between laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and open surgery?
The advantages of laparoscopic gallbladder removal from open surgery are
Pain level is lower.
No need to stay in the hospital for a long time, especially after the operation.
Recover faster and return to normal activities.
Smaller cuts and scars compared to open surgery.
Low risk of complications.
What are the risks of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?
This process involves the following risks, but they are rare
Bile leakage into the body.
bleeding.
Anesthesia complications.
hernia.
Infection of the bile ducts, liver or intestines.
Numbness in the surgery area.
Abdominal inflammation and infection.
Small scars from the incisions.
Urinary tract infection.
What are the procedures required before laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery requires some of the pre-operative procedures, including the following:
Blood analysis and medical evaluation according to age and medical condition.
Clarify the potential risks and benefits to the patient by the physician to provide his consent.
Shower before the operation and use antibiotic soap to avoid contamination of the wound.
Do not eat anything the whole night before the operation.
Stopping some medications, such as: blood thinners, arthritis medications, and vitamin E temporarily for several days or weeks before the operation.
Quit Smoking.
Do not remove the hair in the abdominal area before the operation.
How is laparoscopic gallbladder surgery done?
The steps of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are as follows
The patient is under general anesthesia during the operation.
The endoscope is ed through a small opening in the belly button area, through which the doctor detects the position of the gallbladder through the television screen.
The doctor, through another opening, s another endoscope, which separates the gallbladder from the parts attached to it, and then it is removed through one of the openings.
If there are stones in the bile duct, your doctor will remove them with special steps, or they may choose to remove them later using other procedures.
The wound is closed with dissolvable stitches after the removal of the gallbladder is completed.
Health tips for recovery after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery
You can usually go home the same day as your laparoscopic gallbladder surgery unless there are any complications. The following tips can help speed up recovery:
Avoid lifting heavy objects.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat foods rich in fiber to help with bowel movements.
Follow your doctor''s instructions about caring for your wounds and taking medications.
Slowly increase your activity.
Walk a little every day to prevent blood clots.
When to call the doctor after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?
In case you experience the following after the operation, you should contact your doctor immediately:
Increased pain and redness in the incision area.
Fever higher than 39°C.
The wound secreted foreign substances such as pus with an unpleasant odor.
Persistent pain after taking analgesics.
Persistent cough and shortness of breath.
Increased abdominal swelling.
Persistent nausea or vomiting.
Inability to eat or drink fluids after a period of surgery.
