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Depending on the severity and exact circumstances, I can think of two alternatives to surgery. Well, three, if you consider "do nothing and live with them" to be an alternative.
One is to break up the stones with ultrasound. Your physician will tell you if he thinks this is a viable option. Normally this is only viable when there are only a few small stones.
The other is medication. Certain substances can basically dissolve gallstones. Again, your physician may suggest this if it's an option; if the gallstones are causing pain, it's probably not an option since it can take a couple of years for this to work and you'll probably need to keep taking the medication to keep them from coming back since nothing has happened to change the underlying cause.
What else can I help you with?
What if you will not go for a gallbladder surgery are there any alternatives?
A long term low-fat diet is the alternative. It is very effective, but not everybody can stick to it.
Are there any food restrictions immediately after gallbladder surgery?
No, there shouldn't be. After gallbladder surgery there are usually no dietary restrictions at all.
Is there any chance of bursting of gallbladder if it is full of stone?
Yes it can it almost happen to my husband.
Is it normal for surgical clips to be left in after gallbladder removal surgery?
Surgical clips are necessary when getting your gallbladder removed. When your gallbladder is removed, it leaves an opening in your common bile duct. Normally this opening is where the liver pumps bile into for storage in the gallbladder. Since you no longer have a gallbladder, if this opening was not sealed with surgical clips, your liver would essentially be pumping bile into your abdomen.
Where can a person receive laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?
Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery requires a surgeon and general anesthesia. However a person should be able to receive said surgery in any major hospital.
Is it possible to develop a pneumthroax after gallbladder surgery?
Yes a pneumothorax can develop after Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery. Spontaneous pneumothorax can also happen if the person has had pre-existing lung condition after any surgery
How does conventional surgery differ from laparoscopic surgery?
Let's use gallbladder removal surgery as an example. With laparoscopic surgery, there are typically 4 small incisions made to the abdomen. These incisions open up a space for what is called a trocar to be placed. A trocar is like a bridge from the outside of the body to the inside of the body. The first trocar placed is in the umbilicus (belly button) and is typically used to insert a camera. Before the camera goes in, the abdomen is inflated with CO2 gas this allows for a better visual field. Once the camera is in, the other 3 incisions are made - these are to hold instruments to manipulate the tissue inside of the body. One is generally to pull the gallbladder up toward the liver so the surgeon can visualize the entire gallbladder and begin to remove it from the liver with the other instruments. Once the gallbladder is safely released from the liver, a bag is placed through one of the trocars to 'catch' the gallbladder, the bag is cinched around the gallbladder and removed out of one of the ports. The surgeons check for bleeding at the surgical site and inside the abdomen, particularly where the trocars were placed. Once everything checks out, the gas is turned off, the instruments and trocars are removed and the incisions are closed. Laparoscopic surgery is considered minimally invasive and the recovery time is faster than with open surgery. With the conventional open gallbladder surgery, there is one larger incision. Once open, the stomach contents are manually moved aside, then the liver is moved out of the way so the surgeons can see the gallbladder. Instruments called retractors are used to stretch the abdomen open. The gallbladder is removed from the liver, the operative site is checked for any bleeding. The retractors are removed, and the incision is closed. Another alternative is what is referred to as an open small incision gallbladder removal, which has about the same recovery time as laparoscopic surgery. Lastly, there is an alternative to laparoscopic surgery (ex: to remove a liver mass) which includes laparoscopy mixed with hand assisted surgery.
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Alternative colon cancer treatments include: chemotherapy, radiation, biological therapy, and surgery.
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Effects of gallbladder surgery on menstruation?
Gall bladder surgery by laparoscopic or open methods should not have any effect on menstruation whatsoever. Ocassionally we have seen patient's menstruation getting disrupted for one or two cycles because of the mental stress of surgery. This is not abnormal and will not require any meidcal attention.
What does gallbladder surgery do to you?
Gall bladder surgery does not usually cause any problems. Bile slowly trickles in the small bowel as it cannot be stored in the gall bladder and this excess of bile can result in diarrhoea in some patients.
Why is there a need for Gallbladder removal?
The gallbladder is a tiny organ lying underneath the liver. Its key function is to store the bile that the liver produces. Bile is a chemical that aids the body in breaking down and absorbing lipids. Sometimes the bile can be thick and cause clogs in the channel, usually drains resulting in gallstones. Gallbladder removal surgery is performed to remove or empty the gallbladder filled with gallstones.What are Gallstones?Gallstones are stony aggregates of bile that can become lodged inside the gallbladder and biliary ducts. The size can be from a grain of sand to a golf ball. Gallstones can also induce acute or chronic gallbladder soreness, sometimes in conjunction with an infection, which can result in: If gallstones cause substantial discomfort and other difficulties, a Laparoscopic surgeon will remove your gallbladder through the surgical gallbladder removal procedure, known as Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.Which health morbidity make you a candidate for Gallbladder Removal In Lahore ?Some health conditions make you a preferred candidate for gallbladder removal surgery; Cholecystitis: This is gallbladder inflammation. Pancreatitis: This is pancreatic inflammation. What is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder removal. This surgical procedure of gallbladder removal successfully treats gallstones that create inflammation, discomfort, or infection.The surgeon makes a few tiny incisions inside the belly on the right side of your abdomen wall. Then, a narrow tube with a camera on end called a laparoscope is inserted through one incision by the surgeon. On a screen, this displays your gallbladder. The gallbladder is subsequently removed through another tiny incision. Can gallbladder removal cause other serious health problems? Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal in Lahore is the best way to remove infected or cancerous gallbladder without any severe complication. After the laparoscopic surgery, the patient can return home and start his normal life. But sometimes, the surgery may produce some digestive complications in patients with sensitive health conditions. The gallbladder removal In Pakistan surgery may have the following digestive side effects
