Gallstone Treatment in Indrapuri, Bhopal
Expert care at R.K. Hospital & Research Centre, near ESIS Hospital
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Overview
Gallstones are hardite deposits that form in your gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver. At R.K. Hospital, Indrapuri, we specialize in minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery) for gallstone treatment. Dr. Rajesh Kanungo has performed hundreds of successful laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries with excellent outcomes and quick recovery times.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of gallstone treatment include:
- Sudden, intense pain in the upper right abdomen
- Pain between shoulder blades
- Pain in the right shoulder
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain after eating fatty or heavy meals
- Bloating or indigestion
- Yellowish skin or eyes (jaundice)
Causes & Risk Factors
- Excess cholesterol in bile
- Excess bilirubin in bile
- Gallbladder not emptying properly
- Obesity or rapid weight loss
- Diet high in fat and cholesterol
- Family history of gallstones
- Age (more common after 40)
- Female gender (hormonal factors)
Seek Emergency Care If
- !Severe abdominal pain with high fever
- !Yellowing of skin with abdominal pain
- !Confusion or disorientation with abdominal pain
Emergency: 0755-4260605 (24/7)
Diagnosis
To diagnose gallstone treatment, our doctors may recommend:
Diagnostic facilities available at our hospital include pathology lab, X-ray, and ultrasound.
Treatment Options
When to See a Doctor
- •Abdominal pain lasting more than 5 hours
- •Pain with fever or chills
- •Yellow skin or eyes
- •Dark urine and pale stools
- •Repeated episodes of upper abdominal pain
Consult Our Specialist
Dr. Rajesh Kanungo
Senior Surgeon & Director
34 years experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Rajesh Kanungo's profile (laparoscopic surgeon) →Frequently Asked Questions
Is laparoscopic gallbladder surgery safe?
Yes, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a very safe and commonly performed surgery. At R.K. Hospital, Dr. Rajesh Kanungo has 34 years of surgical experience and has performed hundreds of successful laparoscopic procedures.
How long is recovery after gallbladder surgery?
With laparoscopic surgery, most patients go home within 24-48 hours and return to normal activities within 1-2 weeks. This is much faster than open surgery which requires 4-6 weeks recovery.
What is the cost of gallstone surgery in Bhopal?
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery costs vary based on hospital stay and individual case. At R.K. Hospital, we offer affordable surgical care. Please call 0755-4260605 for cost details and insurance/cashless options.
Can I live without a gallbladder?
Yes, you can live a completely normal life without a gallbladder. The liver will continue to produce bile, which will flow directly into the small intestine. Most people have no dietary restrictions after recovery.
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Part of the gallstones, gallbladder surgery and eating afterwards guide
From this question to a practical consultation
Use this guide to prepare the history for a discussion about gallstones, gallbladder surgery and eating afterwards. Record when the concern began, what has changed and how it affects daily activities. Bring reports and prescriptions already available; you can ask which further tests would help before arranging more investigations.
At the visit, ask what the clinician thinks is most likely and which findings support that view. If the diagnosis remains uncertain, ask how it will be clarified and which changes should prompt earlier assessment. A clear next step is more useful than collecting several possible labels from online searches.
Before leaving, confirm the purpose of each prescribed treatment, the follow-up date and who will communicate results. Keep that plan with your symptom record so a review can compare progress. Tell the clinician if the plan is difficult to follow because of work, costs, side effects or care responsibilities.
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Review pain pattern and ultrasound
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Check for inflammation or duct blockage
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Choose observation or appropriate treatment
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Follow discharge and eating advice
The sequence explains planned care. Urgent symptoms require prompt assessment and may change this pathway.
The assessment before a treatment decision
A clinician combines the symptoms, examination and ultrasound findings. Blood tests may be requested if infection, liver involvement or a blocked bile duct is suspected. Sometimes further imaging or a bile-duct procedure is needed before an operation.
Medical guidance: NIDDK: Treatment for gallstones · NIDDK: Gallstones
How can I prepare for an assessment of these symptoms?
Bring a symptom timeline, relevant reports, current prescriptions and your main questions. Ask how the diagnosis will be assessed, whether further tests are needed, what follow-up is planned and which changes require earlier care.
Continue with symptoms, treatment options, warning signs and related guides
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