Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery - Preparation, Process, And Risks

 


When do you need laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in Malaysia helps people with gallstones and crystals that form in the gallbladder and are causing pain and infection.

Gallstones can block the progression of bile out of the gallbladder into your digestive system. This roadblock results in cholecystitis or inflammation of the gallbladder. Gallstones can also move to other parts of the body and cause pain.

Symptoms of gallstones include:

●     Feeling bloated.

●     Fever.

●     Jaundice (yellow-looking skin).

●     Nausea.

●     Pain in the right side of the abdomen, which may reach the back of the shoulder.

Preparations for a laparoscopic gallbladder removal

You’ll undergo different tests before the process to ensure that you’re healthy enough for the procedure. These tests will include:

●     blood tests

●     imaging tests of your gallbladder

●     a complete physical exam

●     a review of your medical history

Inform your doctor if you’re taking any medicines, including over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or nutritional supplements. You may have to halt taking certain medications before surgery. Also, let out your doctor if you’re pregnant or think you could be pregnant.

Your physician will give you complete instructions about preparing for surgery. This could include:

●     arranging for a ride home

●     having someone to keep up with you immediately after surgery

●     not taking any food or drink anything for four hours or more before surgery

●     planning for a hospital stay in case of complications

●     showering with a special antibacterial soap the night before or the day of the surgery

How the surgery is done

Surgery using a laparoscope is the widely accepted way to remove the gallbladder. A laparoscope is a thin, lighted tube that helps the doctor see inside your belly. The removal surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia so you will be asleep and pain-free. It is done the following way:

●     The surgeon brings 3 to 4 small cuts in your belly.

●     The laparoscope and other medical equipment are inserted through cuts

●     Gas is pumped into the abdomen to expand the space. This provides the surgeon with more room to see and work.

●     The gallbladder is then removed by operating using the laparoscope and other medical equipment.

An x-ray which is specifically called a cholangiogram can be done during the surgery. To do this test, dye is injected into the common bile duct and an x-ray image is taken. The dye helps find possible stones that may be outside your gallbladder.

If other stones are found, the surgeon may remove them with a special instrument.

Sometimes a laparoscopy is not enough to safely take out the gallbladder. In this case, the surgeon will perform open surgery, in which a larger cut is made.

Risks of a laparoscopic gallbladder removal

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in Malaysia and gallbladder removal are considered safe. The complication rate is between 5 and 6 percent Trusted Source

Every surgical procedure carries some major complication risks, but they’re considered rare for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The surgeon will perform a complete physical examination and review your medical history prior to the procedure. This will help lessen these risks.

The risks of laparoscopic gallbladder removal include:

●     allergic or inimical reaction to anesthesia or other drugs

●     bleeding

●     blood clots

●     damage to blood vessels

●     heart problems, like a rapid heart rate

●     infection

●     injury to the bile duct, liver, or small intestine

●     Affected pancreatitis

Taking care after surgery

After surgery the following practices should be done to help yourself recover:

●     Avoid lifting heavy things.

●     Drink plenty of water.

●     Eat foods high in fiber to help and regularise bowel movements.

●     Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions about how to take care of the wounds and take medicines.

●     Slowly increase your daily activity.  A little walk every day will prove effective to prevent blood clots.

The author of this article has been working as a health professional for a decade and assists patients with laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in Malaysia before and after surgery.

Location: 1-4B, Incubator 1, 217, Technology Park Malaysia, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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