Gallbladder Stone Treatment: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Surgery Options
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Learn about gallbladder stones, their symptoms, diagnostic methods, and the various treatment options including laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Gallbladder Stone Treatment: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Surgery Options
Gallbladder stones, or gallstones, are hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder. This article covers everything about their treatment.
What are Gallstones?
Gallstones are solid particles that form from bile cholesterol and bilirubin in the gallbladder. They can range from tiny grains to golf ball-sized stones.
Symptoms
- Sudden and intense pain in the upper right abdomen
- Back pain between shoulder blades
- Nausea and vomiting
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin)
- Fever and chills
Diagnosis
- Ultrasound scan
- CT scan
- Blood tests
- HIDA scan
Treatment Options
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Minimally invasive removal of the gallbladder through small incisions. This is the gold standard treatment.
Open Cholecystectomy
Traditional surgery with a larger incision, used in complex cases.
Recovery
Most patients recover within 1-2 weeks after laparoscopic surgery and can return to normal activities quickly.
Dr. Kapil Agrawal
Senior Consultant at Apollo Group of Hospitals
About the Doctor
Dr. Kapil Agrawal
Senior Consultant - Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon
Dr. Kapil Agrawal is a leading and one of the best Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Delhi, India. He has an overall experience of 23 years and has been working as a Senior Consultant Surgeon at Apollo Group of Hospitals, New Delhi, India. He is performing advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for various conditions, which include Gallbladder stones, Hernia, Appendicitis, Rectal prolapse, and pseudo-pancreatic cyst.
Qualifications
- •MBBS - Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
- •MS (Surgery) - Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
- •MRCS (London, U.K) - Royal College of Surgeons, London