About laparoscopy of the gallbladder
Laparoscopy implies a safe and modern operation in which the gallbladder or its individual stones are removed. The procedure is performed using trocars and a laparoscope. It helps to say goodbye to cholelithiasis and to this day remains a key method for the treatment of cholecystitis.
The procedure is used for a number of important reasons:
- Laparoscopy is a closed method. During the operation, tissues and internal organs do not interact with each other. Therefore, all risks of dangerous infections are completely eliminated.
- During the operation, incisions of small diameter are made, which reduces its trauma to the patient.
- There will be no scars after the procedure. Not a single cosmetic sign will remind you of its implementation.
- The postoperative period is short. The recovery process does not stretch for many months.
Indications for intervention
The operation is prescribed if the following diseases are observed:
- Lipoidosis;
- Acute cholecystitis;
- The formation of polyps on the walls of the body;
- Chronic cholecystitis with complications in the form of stones in the gallbladder cavity.
If gallstone disease occurs without symptoms, but stones are detected during the diagnosis, cholecystectomy is prescribed, that is, a surgical operation to remove the gallbladder. Appointments are justified for the reason that at some point the gallbladder will become inflamed, followed by serious pain and dangerous disorders in the digestive system.
Operation progress
Laparoscopy is performed using tissue separation. During its implementation, the patient is given anesthesia, the intensity of which is regulated by the anesthesiologist. During the operation, the surgeon monitors the process through the laparoscope.
The procedure lasts from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. The time depends on the level of professionalism of the specialist and the number of stones formed. The complexity of the operation depends on their number.
Postoperative Recovery
After the operation is completed, the patient remains in the hospital. The attending physician should monitor the health of his body. In the first hours, bed rest is observed. A little later, the patient is allowed to walk and drink plain water.
The next day, the operated person is given light food. Chicken broth or cottage cheese is allowed. On the second day, the diet is expanded and the patient is transferred to a simple diet. The exception is foods that are hard to digest.
During the first day, a person may feel pain in the operated area and near the collarbones and ribs. Pain is caused by tissue damage. The syndrome usually resolves within a few days. Pain relief is most often not used. With prolonged and increasing pain, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Recovery takes from a week to two. At this time, you should wear light underwear and should not lean on spicy food and exercise. The postoperative period ends when the stitches are completely removed from the patient.
Gallbladder laparoscopy is a safe operation, but it requires the utmost precision from the surgeon. All actions are performed with the help of several small incisions. This method is optimal when removing an organ, as it provides a quick and painless recovery process.