Women and Men from Vancouver and all across B.C. choose False Healthcare Centre because of board-certified surgeons Dr. Charles Scudamore, Dr. Gregory Polyakov and Dr. Donald Cooke. Our team of General surgeons has years of experience and excellence in performing gall bladder removal surgeries.
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure designed to remove your gallbladder which often performed if you experience pain caused by gallstones blocking the flow of bile. The procedure is a common surgery, and it carries minimal risk of complications.
Cholecystectomy is most commonly performed using a tiny video camera to see inside your abdomen and special surgical tools to remove the gallbladder. This particular procedure is known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Reasons for a Cholecystectomy
Your doctor may recommend cholecystectomy if you have:
- Cholelithiasis: gallstones in the gallbladder
- Choledocholithiasis: gallstones in the bile duct
- Cholecystitis: inflammation of the gallbladder
- Pancreatitis: inflammation of the pancreas
What to Expect
Cholecystectomy is performed using general anaesthesia, so you won’t be awake during the procedure. Once the anaesthetic takes affect, your health care team will insert a tube down your throat to aid you with your breathing. Your surgeon then performs the cholecystectomy using either a laparoscope or open procedure.
During open cholecystectomy your surgeon makes a 6-inch incision in your abdomen below your ribs on your right side to reveal your liver and gallbladder. Your surgeon will then remove the gallbladder. Afterwards, the incision is sutured and you’re taken to a recovery area.
During laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon makes four small incisions in your abdomen. A laparoscope with a tiny video camera attached is inserted into your abdomen through one of the incisions. This allows your surgeon to view inside the abdomen as special surgical tools are inserted through the rest of the incisions and your gallbladder is removed.
Next, a specialized X-ray, called a cholangiography, will be used to examine your bile duct for abnormalities. If your surgeon finds gallstones or other problems in your bile duct, they may also be remedied at the time of the cholecystectomy. Your incisions will then be sutured, and you will be taken to a recovery area.
Both types of cholecystectomy normally take between one to two hours.
How to Prepare
In preparation for your procedure you will be required to take several steps to ensure a safe and successful surgery. You may be given a prescription solution that flushes stool out of your intestines and be asked to avoid eating the night before your surgery. Your doctor may advise you to temporarily stop taking certain medications and supplements that may increase your risk of bleeding.
Next Steps
If you are ready to discuss your surgery needs with our board certified surgeons, request a consultation today. During your consultation your patient care coordinator will discuss:
- Your medical history
- Pre and post-operative care
- Potential risks and complications
11 Comments
I have had pain from gallstones for 4 years but the last 6 months the pain has increased-under my ribs, pressure on my chest, sweating, belching, and a strong foul smell. I am. Ask ally gluten and dairy free for 4 years and just a slight variance from my diet starts a gallbladder attack and major pain.
I have had the blood test, ultra sound and the gamma radiation test. All this has been sent to a general surgeon here and I have an appt. with him Jan. 29th. It will take at least 6 months to get the removal IF he decides to do the surgery. I would like to know if get my GP to send you all the test results how long it would take for me to get the procedure from you and the cost.
I can’t live like this much longer!
Please let me know so I can make a decision.
i think its costly not sure
I am inquiring on behalf of my patient, who requires an open cholecystectomy due to previous medical surgery for inactive Crohn’s Disease. She is symptomatic currently and not wanting to wait until the New Year to have her surgery performed by our local surgeon. We are wondering whether you would be able to accommodate her in the near future? Thanks.
Sincerely,
Angela C.
I have been Diagnosed with galstones , They do not cause any discomfort at this time , would it be advisable to have the gal bladder removed before it becomes a issue ?
second question is what is the cost of the operation
thank you
I would like to know the cost for gall bladder/gallstone removal, cost of diagnostic scan to confirm problem, and general recovery time
i would like to find out the cost and more details
What is the cost of the surgery for a gall bladder removal?
Hello: I would like to know more about gall bladder surgery. Can you please contact me by phone.
Thank you.
Rick Brooks
What is the cost of the surgery for a gall bladder removal?
Hello Alice, Rosina will be emailing you pricing information. Please do not hesitate to fill out our contact form if you would like us to give you a call. http://www.falsecreekhealthcare.com/contact/
Can you tell me what the cost of the surgery to remove gallbladder?