Gall bladder Laparoscopy Surgery in Delhi NCR

 Gall bladder Laparoscopy Surgery in Delhi NCR

What is the gallbladder?

 

The gallbladder is an organ in the body that sits just below the liver. It is a small sac whose main role is to absorb bile from the liver, concentrate it, and send it to the small intestine when needed. But all this makes them vulnerable to many diseases and infections. One of the most common problems is gallstones. In this article, Dr. Ashish Gautam, who has been performing gallstone removal surgery in Delhi for over 20 years, shares more about the best gallstone treatment in Delhi.

 

 What are gallstones?

Gallstones form in the gallbladder for various reasons. They are a buildup of bile salts and sometimes other substances that indicate various diseases. They are more common in older women and people with certain blood disorders. Gallstones are usually benign and asymptomatic, but if they spread further, they can cause pain and blockage of the bile ducts. Moreover, gallstones formed over a long period of time can also cause cancer in rare cases.

 

There are two main types of gallstones:

 

 Cholesterol stones: Around 80% of gallstones are cholesterol stones and are yellow-green in colour.

 

Pigment stones: Made up of bilirubin, they are smaller and darker in colour than cholesterol stones.

 

Gallstone Specialist Ashish Gautam always advises his patients that both types of stones can be treated with a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. What is cholecystitis?  Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, usually caused by a gallstone blocking one of the bile ducts. The gallbladder cannot empty its contents, causing pain and eventually infection and fever. Removing the gallbladder will eliminate these symptoms. After such surgery, pain relief is often noticeable almost immediately.

 

Who is at risk for gallstones?

 

·         Overweight people

·          Women over 50 years old

·         People who consume a high-fat diet

·         After other major abdominal surgery

·         Certain blood disorders such as sickle cell anaemia

·         Patients with a corresponding family history

 

What are the symptoms associated with gallstones?

 

 Upper abdominal and back pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. are some of the symptoms associated with gallstones. These pains are often accompanied by colic pains. In many cases, gallstones can cause cholecystitis, i.e. an infection of the gallbladder. This infection can lead to severe symptoms such as fever, pain and tenderness in the upper right abdomen. In this case, emergency treatment may be required.

 

Do I need to undergo surgery to remove my gallstones? Mild gallstones can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes, but surgery is absolutely necessary in most cases. If your gallbladder is infected, surgery is also essential to avoid life-threatening complications.

 

 First, Dr. Ashish Gautam will investigate all possible causes of the problem. Your doctor will first discuss your pain and lifestyle habits in detail and then perform a physical examination. Blood tests and ultrasounds will also be performed for an accurate diagnosis. Surgery is only recommended after considering all factors, including the long-term effects and your overall physical health. Before removing your gallbladder, a special x-ray called an intraoperative cholangiogram may be done to view the structure of your bile ducts.

 

 

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal is a very safe and effective surgery. There are almost no risks associated with this operation. The surgeon makes four small (keyhole-sized) holes in your abdomen. A laparoscope, which has a lighted endoscope connected to a camera, is inserted through the incision closest to your belly button. The surgeon uses a video monitor as a guide while he inserts surgical tools through the remaining incisions to remove your gallbladder.

 

 Dr. Ashish Gautam, best laparoscopic surgeon in Delhi NCR, knows that making the decision to undergo surgery can be a difficult and scary one, especially when you are in pain. We assure you that your concerns and expectations will be our top priority every step of the way.