Gallbladder Stone Operation Near BHEL, Bhopal

Gallstones (pitt ki pathri in Hindi) are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in your gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ beneath your liver on the right side of your abdomen. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Gallstones can range from the size of a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball.

Gallstones form when bile contains too much cholesterol, too much bilirubin, or not enough bile salts. When gallstones block the bile ducts, they cause severe pain known as biliary colic or a gallbladder attack. Repeated episodes, infection, or inflammation (cholecystitis) require surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Fortunately, you can live a perfectly normal life without a gallbladder. The liver continues to produce bile, which flows directly into the small intestine instead of being stored in the gallbladder. Most people experience no long-term digestive issues after gallbladder removal.

At R.K. Hospital, Dr. Rajesh Kanungo specializes in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) gallbladder surgery. With advanced training from IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, and 34 years of surgical experience, Dr. Kanungo has successfully performed hundreds of laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

Benefits of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery:

• Minimal Pain: Small incisions mean less pain compared to traditional open surgery.
• Faster Recovery: Most patients return to normal activities within 1 week, compared to 4-6 weeks for open surgery.
• Same-Day or Next-Day Discharge: Many patients go home the same day or after one overnight stay.
• Minimal Scarring: Four small incisions (5-10 mm) that heal with barely visible scars.
• Lower Risk of Infection: Smaller incisions reduce the risk of wound infection.
• Quicker Return to Work: Most patients return to work within 1 week.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is performed under general anesthesia in our modern operation theatre. The entire procedure takes 45-90 minutes. Here is how it works:

Recovery from laparoscopic cholecystectomy is much faster than traditional open surgery. Here is what to expect:

• Day of Surgery: You will wake up in the recovery room. Once you can drink liquids and walk without assistance, you may be discharged (same-day discharge) or kept overnight for observation.
• First 2-3 Days: Rest at home. Mild pain and discomfort at incision sites. Pain medication prescribed. Start with light, bland foods.
• Week 1: Most patients return to light activities and office work. Avoid heavy lifting (more than 5 kg) and strenuous exercise.
• Week 2-3: Follow-up visit to check healing. Gradually resume normal diet and activities. Avoid heavy lifting for 2-3 weeks.
• After 3 Weeks: Full recovery. You can resume all normal activities including exercise and heavy lifting.

Most people have no long-term digestive changes after gallbladder removal. A small percentage may experience occasional loose stools, which usually resolve over time.