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What to Know About Gallbladder Surgery

What to Expect after Bariatric Surgery
The gallbladder is a curious piece of anatomy. A small sac-like organ, its primary function is to store digestive juices to help the small intestine break down fat. This little sachet of bile is likely to go unnoticed — in fact, most people can’t point to its location in the body — until it causes pain. By then, they may be facing gallbladder surgery.
What Gallbladder Pain Feels Like

Tucked beneath and connected to the liver, pain from an irritated gallbladder can come as radiating waves from beneath your right side ribs, and in some cases can even be mistaken for a heart attack due to trouble breathing, tightness in the chest, and nausea.

The primary cause of severe gallbladder issues is gallstones. These jagged, rock-like masses form when excess bile and cholesterol crystalize and block the organ from properly emptying its contents. If you have an infected or blocked gallbladder, you may experience:

  • Intense pain, especially when eating fatty or greasy foods
  • Jaundice (yellowing skin and eyes)
  • Inflamed or irritated gallbladder walls
Gallbladder Surgery at Olde Del Mar Surgical

This general surgery is very safe and typically takes less than an hour to complete. Often patients need only to stay overnight for monitoring.

With one small incision, your physician can remove and extract your gallbladder from right behind the belly button. Because the robotic procedure requires very little recovery, most patients return to work in just one week.

If the gallbladder is severely deteriorated or damaged, a laparoscopic procedure may be required. This surgical method is also safe and quick, and will allow you to be back to normal activities in a few short weeks.

If you’re ready to get your life back on track, request a consultation today.

What to Know About Gallbladder Surgery

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