Overview

Gallbladder surgery, typically performed laparoscopically, involves the removal of the gallbladder to address various conditions affecting this organ. The gallbladder is responsible for storing bile, which aids in digestion. Surgery is usually recommended for issues such as,

Conditions

• Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
• Acute cholecystitis (inflammation)
• Chronic cholecystitis
• Biliary dyskinesia (poor gallbladder function)
• Gallbladder polyps
• Gallbladder cancer
• Pancreatitis due to gallstones
• Choledocholithiasis (stones in the bile duct)
• Mirizzi syndrome (obstruction of bile duct)
• Acalculous cholecystitis (inflammation without stones)

Benefits

• Relief from pain and discomfort
• Prevention of complications like pancreatitis
• Improved digestion and absorption of fats
• Reduced risk of gallbladder cancer
• Minimally invasive procedure with quicker recovery

Risk Factors

• Infection at the surgical site
• Bleeding or blood clots
• Injury to surrounding organs
• Bile leakage
• Adverse reactions to anesthesia