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Gallbladder Stone Surgery in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

Gallbladder stone surgery (cholecystectomy) removes the gallbladder when gallstones cause pain or complications. It is usually done by laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and most patients go home within 1 to 2 days. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, our surgeon performs open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and gastroenterologists offer ERCP if stones have moved into the bile duct.

What are gallstones?

Gallstones are hard deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small pouch under the liver that stores bile. Many people have gallstones without symptoms. When a stone blocks the gallbladder outlet, it causes pain, and it can lead to infection or other problems.

Symptoms of gallstones

  • Pain in the upper right or upper middle tummy, often after fatty meals, lasting from minutes to hours
  • Pain spreading to the right shoulder or back
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Fever, yellow eyes or dark urine if there is infection or a blocked bile duct

Go to emergency now for severe or worsening tummy pain, vomiting blood or material like coffee grounds, black tarry stools, heavy bleeding from the back passage, a hard swollen tummy, or high fever with yellow eyes. Call +91 85912 35064 or 108, or come to the 24/7 Emergency department.

When is surgery recommended?

  • Repeated attacks of gallstone pain
  • Inflamed gallbladder (cholecystitis)
  • Gallstone pancreatitis
  • Stones in the bile duct, after clearing them with ERCP

Gallstones that cause no symptoms usually do not need surgery. Your surgeon will advise you based on your ultrasound and symptoms.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

  1. The operation is done under general anaesthesia.
  2. The surgeon makes 3 or 4 small cuts and inserts a camera.
  3. The gallbladder is freed from the liver and removed through one of the cuts.
  4. The operation usually takes about 45 to 90 minutes.

Sometimes the surgeon needs to change to open surgery for safety, for example if there is severe inflammation.

Recovery and diet after surgery

  • Most patients go home within 1 to 2 days
  • Light activities usually resume in about 1 to 2 weeks
  • You can live normally without a gallbladder. Bile flows directly from the liver into the gut
  • Some people have looser stools after fatty meals for a while. A balanced, lower-fat diet helps

Risks

Possible risks include bleeding, infection, bile leak, and rarely injury to the bile duct, which may need further treatment. Some people have ongoing digestive symptoms after surgery.

Our surgical team

Gallbladder surgery at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:

  • Sandeep Tayade, MS (General & Laparoscopic Surgery)

Meet the team on our doctors page.

Gallbladder stone surgery in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

Ultrasound, surgery, ERCP and follow-up are all available in one hospital. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.

Book a gallstone consultation. Request an appointment or call +91 85912 35064.

Frequently asked questions

Can gallstones dissolve with medicine?

Rarely, and only for certain small stones. Medicines work slowly and stones often return, so surgery is the usual treatment for symptomatic stones.

Can I live without a gallbladder?

Yes. The liver still makes bile, which flows directly into the gut. Most people live normally.

How long is the hospital stay for gallbladder surgery?

Most patients go home within 1 to 2 days after laparoscopic surgery.

Do all gallstones need surgery?

No. Gallstones without symptoms usually do not need surgery.

What is the cost of gallbladder surgery at Apex Hospital?

Call +91 85912 35064 for an estimate. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: price range in Rs]

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