Gallstones are small stones formed in an individual’s gallbladder due to cholesterol, bile pigment and calcium salts. Dr. Srikanth Gadiyaram and his team of specialists are well equipped in diagnosing and treating gallstone conditions either through surgery or laparoscopic treatments.
In most cases gallstones cause no symptoms, however certain symptoms that can be observed are
It is called biliary colic and presents with pain in the upper abdomen and or on the right side. It typically lasts for several minutes to an hour.
Jaundice, this can be the presentation in patients where stones have migrated from the gallbladder into the bile duct, causing an obstruction to bile flow
Gallbladder infection, this is called acute Cholecystitis and presents with pain, vomiting, fever, and decreased appetite
Cholangitis, biliary infection when bile duct stones cause obstruction to bile flow, and there is a secondary infection. It is called cholangitis.
Rarely large gallbladder stones can erode into the intestine causing intestinal obstruction, and this is called gallstone
In most cases gallstones cause no symptoms, however certain symptoms that can be observed are
There are 3 types of gallstones as listed below:
They are made up of cholesterol and salts and its one of the most common types.
It is mainly caused because of cholesterol. These stones can grow large enough to block the bile ducts.
Gallstones made from bile pigment are usually small but multiple in number.
Special Investigation order in patients who are suspected to have Bile Duct stones or Gall Bladder Infection.
Specialized Endoscopic test performed in some patients.
Safety in performing gallbladder surgery comes from employing safe and standardized surgical techniques. Safety is enhanced by use of fluorescence guidance when these procedures are performed at our centre.
Removal of gallbladder done through keyhole surgery
Laparoscopic bile duct stone removal. Traditionally removal of bile stones is done Endoscopy before surgery by adopting removal laparoscopic. There is advantage of performing gallbladder removal along with bladder stone removal under single anesthesia. This helps in avoiding a second anesthesia shortens hospital, stay patients experience, lesser pain, quicker recovery, and early discharge from hospital.
Single incision laparoscopic surgery. This involves removal of gallbladder performed through single incision placed in the Naval region. This specialised technique reduces post-operative pain and gives an excellent cosmetic result. While safety remains. The priority selected patients would benefit from this procedure.
Robotic cholecystectomy with advances in minimally invasive laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Surgery can be performed utilising robotic technology technology. It has all the advantages of minimal access. Surgery can be helpful, particularly in obese patients.
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