Expert keyhole removal of gallstones and the gallbladder for stones, chronic cholecystitis and polyps — minimal pain, 1-day hospital stay, back to normal life in 3–5 days.
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ tucked beneath the liver that stores bile — a digestive fluid produced by the liver to break down dietary fats. Bile contains cholesterol, bile salts, and bilirubin. When these components fall out of balance due to diet, genetics, obesity, or hormonal changes, they crystallise and form gallstones. These range from a grain of sand to a golf ball, and most people develop multiple stones simultaneously. Cholesterol stones (80%) are the most common type.
Once gallstones become symptomatic, the risk of serious complications rises significantly. Acute cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation), choledocholithiasis (stones blocking the bile duct), and pancreatitis can all develop — each requiring increasingly complex emergency management. Elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy before complications arise is far safer, faster, and less disruptive than emergency surgery. The procedure eliminates future gallstone risk entirely.
Reassuringly, the gallbladder is not essential to life. The liver continues producing bile, which drips directly into the small intestine. The vast majority of patients adapt within weeks and resume a completely normal diet and lifestyle.
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Book Consultation 📞 +91 93533 16175The entire procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and takes approximately 45–60 minutes. You are completely comfortable throughout.
You are comfortably put to sleep. The abdomen is cleaned and monitoring lines are placed. The anaesthesiology team ensures your complete comfort throughout.
3–4 tiny incisions (5–10 mm each) are made. Carbon dioxide is gently introduced to inflate the abdomen, creating a safe working space between the organs.
A high-definition laparoscope is inserted, projecting real-time visuals on a monitor. Dr. Prashanth can see the gallbladder and surrounding structures with exceptional clarity.
Specialised instruments clip and divide the cystic duct and cystic artery. The gallbladder is carefully freed from the liver bed. Critical view of safety is confirmed to protect the common bile duct.
The gallbladder (containing all stones) is placed in a retrieval bag and removed through one port. Incisions are closed with absorbable sutures or skin glue — no stitches to remove.
Rest at home. Mild soreness around incision sites managed with regular analgesics. Discharged the morning after surgery in most cases.
Walking freely around the house. Soft diet progresses to normal food. Most shoulder-tip gas pain (from CO2) resolves.
Return to desk work. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. Driving resumes once off strong pain medication.
Full unrestricted activity including exercise and heavy lifting. A small minority may notice temporary loose stools after very fatty meals — resolves as the body adapts.
Over 2,000 laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed with an exceptional safety record and very low complication rates.
Latest HD equipment, advanced energy devices, and meticulous critical view of safety to protect the common bile duct.
Most patients go home the morning after surgery, minimising hospital stay and dramatically reducing hospital-acquired infection risk.
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