Gallbladder Removal Surgery
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
Gallbladder removal surgery, a procedure called a cholecystectomy, removes the gallbladder, which is an organ located just below the liver on the upper right side of your abdomen. This is the area of the body that collects and stores bile that’s produced by the liver.
When Does a Gallbladder Removal Surgery Need to Happen?
There are various instances in which the removal of the gallbladder is beneficial. Some of those include:
· The development of gallstones in the bile duct
· Gallstones that occur in the gallbladder itself
· Large polyps that develop in the gallbladder
· Inflammation of the pancreas due to gallstones
· Gallbladder inflammation
This condition is typically necessary if you are having gallstones or complications from them. Your surgeon may recommend it for multiple reasons.
What to Expect
Most of the time, this procedure is very common and carries a small risk of complications. Most people go home the same day if they have a laparoscopic procedure, which involves the insertion of a very small camera and surgical tools into several small incisions in the abdomen.
After the procedure, you may have some minor pain and discomfort in the incision area. Most of the time, you’ll need to adjust your diet to minimize the risk of complications. For those with a laparoscopic procedure, the treatment requires less recovery time, allowing a person to return to work within a few days. Some people need a week or more of rest to fully recover and get back to their normal activities, especially if an open surgery, instead of a laparoscopic procedure, is performed.
Getting the Help You Need
If you believe you need gallbladder removal surgery, turn to an organization that specializes in it. At Premier Surgical Surgery Center in Knoxville, TN, we provide comprehensive support to our clients for this procedure. We accept most insurance coverage, and also offer package pricing for self-pay laparoscopic gallbladder procedures at our outpatient Surgery Center. There is a $260 pre-surgery consultation fee for self-pay patients. The self-pay price includes the physician’s fee, anesthesia, and facility fee. Pricing is not final until the pre-surgery consultation.
To request a consultation with a Premier Surgical surgeon for a procedure at the Premier Surgery Center, call a Premier Surgical office directly or visit https://www.premiersurgicalsurgerycenter.com/request-an-appointment/
