The gallbladder is surgically removed during a cholecystectomy. The gallbladder is removed because gallstones are causing pain or infection.

The gallbladder is a small ache located just beneath the liver. Bile produced by the liver is stored in the gallbladder.

Gallbladder pancreatitis, gallstones, cholecystitis, and gallbladder cancer are some gallbladder conditions.

What are the common symptoms gallbladder?

• Sharp pain in the upper right abdomen that may spread to the back, midsection, or right shoulder
• Afebrile fever
• Low fever
• Feeling bloated and disgusted
• Jaundice (skin yellowing) if stones block the common bile duct

Treatment Option of Gallbladder

SURGICAL PROCEDURE

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy : The gallbladder is removed with instruments placed into small incisions in the abdomen.

Open cholecystectomy : The gallbladder is removed through an incision on the right side under the rib cage

NON-SURGICAL PROCEDURE

Stone retrieval by endoscopy

FOR GALLSTONES WITHOUT SYMPTOMS

Watchful waiting for all patients
Increased exercise