Gallbladder removal surgery in Tijuana

What is cholecystectomy?

A cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ located just below the liver on the upper right side of the abdomen. Your gallbladder collects and stores bile, a digestive fluid that is made in the liver. Cholecystectomy is a common surgery and carries only a small risk of complications. In most cases, you can go home the same day as your cholecystectomy.

A cholecystectomy is most often performed by inserting a small video camera and special surgical tools through four small incisions to see inside your abdomen and remove the gallbladder. Doctors call it laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Why is gallbladder surgery performed?

A cholecystectomy is most often done to treat gallstones and the complications they cause. Your doctor may recommend a cholecystectomy if you have:

• Gallstones in the gallbladder (cholelithiasis).
• Gallstones in the bile duct (choledocholithiasis).
• Inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis).
• Large polyps of the gallbladder.
• Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) due to gallstones.

A cholecystectomy can relieve the pain and discomfort of gallstones. Conservative treatments, such as dietary modifications, generally cannot prevent gallstones from recurring. In most cases, a cholecystectomy will prevent the gallstones from coming back.

Most people will not experience digestive problems after a cholecystectomy. Your gallbladder is not essential for healthy digestion. Some people may experience occasional loose stools after the procedure, which usually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor about any changes in your bowel habits or new symptoms after your procedure.

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