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Removal of the Gallbladder by Laparoscopy

The gallbladder's function is to store the extra bile produced by the liver and transport it to the small intestines. Bile consists of cholesterol, bile salts, and bilirubin, and it aids the digestive process by breaking down our fat consumption.<br><br>Gallstones in the gallbladder can be formed due to genetics, reduced motility in the gallbladder, diet, and body weight.<br>

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Removal of the Gallbladder by Laparoscopy

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  1. Removal of the Gallbladder by Laparoscopy

  2. ✅The gallbladder's function is to store the extra bile produced by the liver and transport it to the small intestines. Bile consists of cholesterol, bile salts, and bilirubin, and it aids the digestive process by breaking down our fat consumption. ✅ Gallstones in the gallbladder can be formed due to genetics, reduced motility in the gallbladder, diet, and body weight.

  3. Types of Gallstones Cholesterol stones:80% of gallstones are of this type. These are formed due to excess cholesterol in the bile and greenish or yellowish color. It can also be caused due to the inability of the gallbladder to empty itself fast. Pigment stones: These stones are smaller in size and darker than cholesterol stones. They are made of bilirubin and commonly occur in people with medical conditions like liver cirrhosis and sickle cell anaemia.

  4. Risk Factors for Gallstones ✅ Age ✅ Genetics ✅ Rapid weight loss ✅ Uncontrolled weight/obesity ✅ Diabetic people ✅ High levels of estrogens ✅ Being women Gallstones removal procedure Laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, also known as cholecystectomy, is a safe procedure with low risks.

  5. ✅ The surgeon makes four keyhole-sized openings in the abdomen of the patient. A laparoscope with a lighted scope and camera is inserted into the incision. ✅ The surgeon uses the video monitoring system for guidance while inserting the laparoscope through the incisions. The anatomy of bile ducts can be performed through a particular X-ray procedure called intraoperative cholangiography. ✅ Before the laparoscopic surgery, general anaesthesia is administered. ✅ Recovery after the surgery is very quick due to the minimally invasive procedure. The patient might have to stay in the hospital for only 3-4 days. The patient might experience some discomfort for a week, but 10 days after the procedure, they will be able to resume their normal activities.

  6. Kauvery Hospital In most cases, gallstones are not dangerous, but sometimes the patient might need surgery. In Kauvery Hospital, we have the best laparoscopic surgeons in Salem and state-of-the-art technologies to perform the procedure safely. Laparoscopic Surgeons in Chennai | Laparoscopic Surgeons in Salem Laparoscopic Surgeons in Trichy | Laparoscopic Surgeons in Hosur

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