Gallbladder Removal Surgery at Premier Surgery Center
Monday, May 9th, 2022
Gallbladder Removal Surgery at Premier Surgery Center
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ under the liver. It stores bile and helps your body break down and digest fats.
Twenty million Americans have gallbladder disease. If you are obese, have a family history, and are over age 60, you are at a higher risk of gallbladder issues, such as gallstones, inflammation or infection.
Signs and symptoms of gallbladder disease
The signs and symptoms of gallbladder disease can vary, depending on the type and the severity of the condition.
The following are the most common symptoms of gallbladder disease:
• Pain felt in the mid- to the upper right section of the abdomen
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fever or chills
• Chronic diarrhea (having more than four bowel movements per day)
• Jaundice
• Unusual stool or urine (lighter-colored stool or darker-colored urine)
If you are experiencing the symptoms listed, it is imperative to seek care from a healthcare specialist.
How is gallbladder disease treated?
When the gallbladder becomes inflamed or infected, surgery is usually recommended.
The good news is, it is not uncommon to have gallbladder removal surgery. It is in fact one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States.
The Premier Surgery Center located on Papermill Drive in Knoxville is staffed with a team of Premier Surgical board certified surgeons. We offer same-day procedures including gallbladder removal surgery at our safe and convenient surgery center.
Gallbladder removal surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) is an outpatient procedure performed in our surgery center. This means you will not be spending a night, or too much time after your procedure. You can choose among our expert, board certified surgeons to perform this procedure by visiting this link.
For those with high deductibles or no insurance, we also offer surgery packages to help alleviate the cost-related stress associated with surgeries. The cost of these packages cover the expenses for the facility, surgeon, anesthesia, and supplies. Best of all, you will know the total price of your surgery BEFORE you have the procedure.
Discover more about the procedures performed at Premier Surgery Center in Knoxville, TN at https://www.premiersurgicalsurgerycenter.com/procedures/
To request an appointment, please visit this link or give us a call at (865) 306-5868.
