Best Gallbladder Surgery Doctors

If a patient needs to undergo surgery for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), then a highly qualified surgeon is required to perform the procedure.

A patient can find the right surgeon based on:

• The certified doctor in general surgery and specializes in conditions of the gallbladder.
• Proven high-quality results in gallbladder removal surgery or gastrointestinal surgery.
• The doctor who is willing to be comfortable while speaking and answering all patient queries.

Gallbladder removal surgery is a simple and an important surgery. This involves some potential problems and may not be the best solution in particular circumstances. In an open surgery, the surgeon removes the gallbladder through an incision 5 to 8 inches long. In a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon makes several small incisions, which are 1 inch long. The surgeon then inserts a thin tube into the incision with a camera (laparoscope) and removes the gallbladder with small surgical instruments, guided by images in the camera.

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery takes 1 to 2 hours. Some patients may go home the day of the surgery. In about 10% of cases, the gallbladder must be removed through a large incision in the center of the abdomen. This surgery takes about 2 hours.

Most people can resume normal activities within 7-10 days. People who have had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery have a sore throat for a week. But in 2 to 3 weeks, they will feel less discomfort than those who have open surgery. The patient may feel pain at the incision sites and in the abdomen after the surgery. They may also experience shoulder pain due to the air that is retained in the abdomen during the operation. Shoulder pain goes away within 24 to 48 hours. 

The patient can take over-the-counter medicines to reduce the pain. Putting ice on the site of incision can also help. The surgeon may prescribe a small amount of medicine to help relieve the pain. Most people recover from surgery without taking any pain relievers, but some require a few days after the treatment.

Weight loss is common before and after gallbladder removal. A doctor suggests patients to eat a low-fat diet which can lead to surgery. If this weight loss persists for a long time then side effects can be loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea. However, it is very important to resume a healthy and regular diet after surgery. Safe ways to keep the weight in control are:

• Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
• Follow a regular physical activity.
• Eat fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean protein, and lots of fiber foods.
• Avoid sugary drinks and candies.