Gallbladder is a small, hollow organ situated beneath the right lobe of the liver. Liver produces a fluid called bile which is stored and concentrated in the gallbladder before it is released into the small intestine. Severe disorder in this organ calls for removal of gallbladder. The surgical removal of gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.
Gallstones are the main problem that damage gallbladder. Gallstones are tiny, solid masses that are composed of cholesterol and bile salts. These gallstones form in the gallbladder or in the bile duct.
Gallstones block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder. This results in swelling in the gallbladder. Patients with such disorders experience sharp abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and occasionally fever. Such blockage in the gallbladder can also cause jaundice.
Blockage in the gallbladder can be treated using various treatments like:
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy method is found to have a lot of advantage over traditional gallbladder removal surgeries. Some of those advantages include:
Post-operative surgery requires extra care so that you heal and recover faster. Make sure you do not perform heavy activities that may put strain on your surgery area. Your doctor will give you certain medicines after the operation. Consume them on time. Contact your doctor for any other queries.