What To Expect From Gall Bladder Removal Surgery?

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 infection, excessive bleeding, damaged blood vessels, blood clots, heart problems, injury to the bile duct, as well as pancreatitis.

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. Additionally, a person will need to change their meal habits. They should take smaller meals after short intervals.

Open gallbladder removal may be required in case a patient has biliary dyskinesia (wherein the gallbladder develops a defect and is unable to fill or empty correctly), cholecystitis (wherein the patient experience an inflammation of the gallbladder), choledocholithiasis (wherein the gallstones have moved to the duct and is causing an obstruction), or pancreatitis (wherein the pancreas is inflamed).

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.