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Open gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder.
Alternative NamesCholecystectomy - open
DescriptionIn gallbladder removal surgery, a surgeon makes a large incision (cut) in your belly to open it up and see the area. The surgeon then removes your gallbladder by reaching in through the incision and gently lifting it out.
Surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and unable to feel pain).
The surgeon will make a 5 to 7 inch incision in the upper right part of your belly, just below your ribs. The surgeon will cut the bile duct and blood vessels that lead to the gallbladder. Then your gallbladder will be removed.
A special x-ray called a cholangiogram will be done during the surgery. This involves squirting some dye into your common bile duct. This duct will be left inside you after your gallbladder has been removed. The dye helps locate other stones that may be outside your gallbladder. If any are found, the surgeon may be able to remove these other stones with a special medical instrument.
Open gallbladder removal surgery takes about an hour.
Why the Procedure Is PerformedYour doctor may recommend gallbladder removal surgery if you have gallstones or your gallbladder is not functioning normally (biliary dyskinesia).
You may have some or all of these symptoms:
- Pain after eating, usually in the upper right or upper middle area of your belly(epigastric pain)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Indigestion
- Infection (cholecystitis)
The most common way to remove the gallbladder is by using a medical instrument called a laparoscope. See also: Gallbladder removal - laparoscopic
Other reasons for this surgery may be:
- You have had many surgeries in this part of your belly in the past
- Breathing problems
- Severe liver problems
- Bleeding problems
- You are in your third trimester of pregnancy
- Obesity
- Pancreatitis
Talk with your doctor about any of these risks.
The risks for any anesthesia are:
- Reactions to drugs you are given
- Breathing problems
- Pneumonia
- Heart problems
- Blood clots in the legs or in the lungs
The risks for gallbladder surgery are:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Injury to the common bile duct
- Injury to the small intestine
- Pancreatitis(inflammation in the pancreas)
Your doctor may ask you to have these medical tests done before you have surgery:
- Blood tests (complete blood count, electrolytes, and kidney tests)
- Chest x-ray or electrocardiogram (EKG), for some patients
- Several x-rays of the gallbladder
Always tell your doctor or nurse:
- If you are or might be pregnant
- What drugs, vitamins, and other supplements you are taking, even ones you bought without a prescription
During the week before your surgery:
- You may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), vitamin E, warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs that make it hard for your blood to clot.
- Your doctor may ask you to "clean out" your colon or intestines.
- Ask your doctor which drugs you should still take on the day of your surgery.
On the day of the surgery:
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery.
- Take the drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.
- Shower the night before or the morning of your surgery
- Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.
Prepare your home for after the surgery.
After the ProcedurePeople usually stay in the hospital for 2 to 6 days after open gallbladder removal. During that time:
- You will be asked to breathe into a medical device called an incentive spirometer. This helps keep your lungs working well so that you do not get pneumonia.
- The nurse will help you sit up in bed, hang your legs over the side, and then stand up and start to walk.
- At first you will receive fluids into your vein through an intravenous tube (IV). Soon, though, the doctors and nurses will ask you to start drinking liquids and then eat other foods.
- You will be able to begin showering again while you are still in the hospital.
- You may be asked to wear pressure stockings on your legs to help prevent a blood clot from forming. These help keep your blood circulating well.
If there were problems during your surgery, or if you have bleeding, a lot of pain, or a fever, you may need to stay in the hospital longer.
Outlook (Prognosis)Most people do very well and recover quickly.
ReferencesChari RS, Shah SA. Biliary system. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2008:chap 54.
Afdhal N. Diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 159.
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What else can I help you with?
What body cavity would have to be open for a removal of a gallbladder?
The abdomen.
What disorder is often treated by the surgical removal of the gallbladder?
Cholecystitis which means an inflamed gallbladder is often treated by surgical removal of the gallbladder called cholecystectomy.
Gallbladder symptoms--cyst on gallbladder -does it require surgical removal?
YES
Is gallbladder removal considered invasive surgery?
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is minimally invasive surgery. This is the use of robotics to perform surgery. However, gallbladder removal can also be done through a surgical incision. This would be considered invasive surgery.
Does having your gallbladder removed make you fat?
No. That would not be a side effect of gallbladder removal.
What is cholecystectomy study?
A cholecystectomy study is when one studies in certain types of surgeries. The term refers to the removal of the gallbladder by laprasopic or open surgery.
What are the three segments of the gallbladder manipulated during removal include?
The three segments of the gallbladder manipulated during removal include the cystic duct, the common hepatic duct, and the common bile duct. These segments are carefully dissected and ligated during surgery to safely remove the gallbladder.
What to do after removal gallbladder?
After removal of a gallbladder one should follow their doctors orders for care. These orders will include taking it easy, not lifting anything heavy, and watching your diet.
What is the meaning of cholycystectomy?
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. It is typically done to treat gallbladder conditions such as gallstones or inflammation.
Can you smoke while taking medication for infection from gallbladder removal?
Ask your doctor to be certain, but after my laproscopic gallbladder removal, I was able to smoke without unusual consequence or interactions with the antibiotics.
What body cavity would have to be open for the removal of the ball bladder?
These days, they do not have to open any body cavity to remove the gallbladder. They just make a tiny incision (maybe two) and take it out through your abdomen.
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
