General surgery

Gallstone treatment

Gallstone disease is directly related to modern dietary and lifestyle habits, with excessive consumption of fatty, cholesterol-rich foods and a sedentary lifestyle contributing to its development.

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About the service

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used for the removal of the gallbladder.

Gallstones are detected through abdominal organ examinations, such as ultrasound. Even if there are no symptoms, it is important to address this issue in a timely manner. Delaying the treatment of gallstone disease increases the risk of developing associated pancreatic inflammations and can lead to bile duct obstruction with stones. When a gallstone becomes lodged, blocking bile flow, the patient may develop jaundice, leading to more serious complications and more complex treatment with higher costs.

The gallbladder may also have mucosal growths, known as polyps, which require monitoring. If the polyps tend to grow, there is a possibility they may become malignant, which is why the gallbladder should be removed.

Indications

Discomfort under the right ribs

Nausea, discomfort

Bloating

Pain radiating to the shoulder blades or back

Gentle surgical treatment

To perform a laparoscopic surgery, the abdominal cavity is filled with carbon dioxide (CO2), creating a workspace for minimally invasive instruments to be inserted into the abdomen. One incision is made for the insertion of a camera, while the remaining three or four are used for the insertion of surgical instruments. The image from the camera is transmitted in magnified form to a monitor, and the surgeon operates while watching the screen. The number of incisions depends on the scope of the surgery; for hernia cases, three incisions are made, for gallbladder removal – four, but there are also situations that require additional incisions. The largest incision is up to 2 cm, with the others being 0.5 cm in length.

Symptoms

Usually, patients complain of discomfort under the right ribs, nausea, bloating, pain radiating to the shoulder blades or back. Sometimes these pains are mistaken for a myocardial infarction, and patients are admitted to the cardiology department, where they are diagnosed with gallstone disease. In medical practice, there are cases where gallstones have migrated to the common bile duct. These patients experience jaundice, fever, and abdominal pain. This requires more intensive treatment, involving specialists from other fields, and is defined as complicated treatment. In some cases, pain attacks can be so severe that emergency assistance must be called to alleviate them.

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