MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MS - General Surgery
General Surgeon, Ludhiana
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37 years experience
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Which of the following is an optimum recovery time for a patient who has had a gallbladder removal with laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is also known as the keyhole surgery as four small cuts are during the surgery to remove the gallbladder. Patients can leave the hospital on the same day of the surgery because of the less invasive nature of this procedure. For complete recovery, around two weeks are required, after which the patient can get back to their normal activities.
What are the risks associated with open gallbladder removal?
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In most cases, gallbladder removal is considered to be safe and devoid of complications. However, in some cases, the risks associated with open gallbladder removal may include wound infection, hernia formation ad significant postoperative pain.
After the removal of the gallbladder through any of the two methods, a person can get back to their original lifestyle, which includes the same diet, after recovery.
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Irrespective of which method is used for the removal of the gallbladder, a person will need to make certain lifestyle changes. This includes adopting a healthy diet that is low in fat. Fried foods or those food items that are high in fat needs to be completely stopped. Usually, the patient is able to follow the normal diet and normal lifestyle by 1-2 months of cholecystectomy.
Which of the following symptoms warrant the need for gallbladder removal?
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A gallbladder removal may be required if symptoms such as fever, nausea, bloating, jaundice, and severe pain in the upper abdomen, which extends to the shoulder or back are experienced. These symptoms indicate that the condition has become chronic and needs immediate medical attention.
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