Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Overview -

A cholecystectomy is a surgery that removes your gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ located on the upper right side of your belly directly below your liver. Bile, a digestive fluid produced by your liver, is collected and stored in your gallbladder. A cholecystectomy is a frequent procedure that has a low risk of complications. You can usually return home the same day as your cholecystectomy.

A cholecystectomy is a procedure in which a tiny video camera and special surgical equipment are inserted through four small incisions into your belly to see into your abdomen and remove the gallbladder. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the medical term for this procedure. In some circumstances, the gallbladder can be removed by a single big incision. This is called an open cholecystectomy

Why it’s done -

Gallstones are a common cause of gallbladder problems. In the gallbladder, these tiny, hard deposits form. They can also enter your bile duct, which connects your gallbladder to your intestines.

If you:x

• You are a woman,

• you have children,

• you are overweight,

• you are over 40 years old.

If other members of your family have gallstones, you may develop them as well. Gallstones can be prevented in a variety of ways, but doctors don't have a consistent method for doing so.

Among the signs and symptoms are:

• You get a sharp discomfort in your abdomen.

• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

• Indigestion,

• Fever as well as

• Yellow skin - Jaundice is the medical word for yellow skin and eyes. If gallstones obstruct your bile duct, you may develop jaundice.

Surgery procedure -

For your laparoscopic gallbladder removal, you will be given a general anesthetic. This indicates that you will be asleep during the operation. The surgeon covers your incisions with tiny stitches, staples, surgical tape, or glue once the surgery is completed. These will fade away as you heal, so the doctor won't have to remove them later.

The surgeon creates an incision near your belly button and inserts a little device called a port once you are sleeping. The port creates an aperture through which your surgeon can inject gas into the abdomen. This frees up room for the procedure to take place. They then push a tiny camera into the port. On a screen in the operating room, the camera shows the surgery. Once the surgeon can see properly, more ports are inserted to allow long, narrow instruments to be inserted. Finally, your gallbladder is gently disconnected and removed through one of the incisions. The majority of surgeries require three or four incisions, but some require more.

Risk And Complications -

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, like any surgery, carries some hazards, but they are uncommon:

• The body's bile is spilling.

• Bleeding.

• Anesthesia-related complications.

• Hernia.

• Damage to the bile ducts, the liver, or the intestines.

• A numbing sensation in the surgery area.

• Peritonitis (inflammation of the intestines) (inflammation and infection in the abdomen).

• Scars from the incisions are minor.

• Infection of the urinary tract.

Do’s And Don’ts -

After surgery, do the following to help yourself recover:

• Don't lift anything that's too heavy.

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

• Consume high-fiber foods to aid bowel movements (pooping).

• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for wound care and medication administration.

• Gradually increase your physical activity.

• Take a short walk every day to avoid blood clots.

Insurance Covered – Following insurances are covered for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy :

The average length of stay - entails 3-4 days in hospital & 4-6 weeks to fully recover