Gallbladder surgery
The gall bladder is a vital organ that is located under the liver and helps digest fats. This organ in the form of a drop secretes bile, when especially oily food enters the digestive tract, after removing the bladder, the liver takes over this function.
The reason for the removal of the gallbladder may be the presence of one or more stones. An operation to remove the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy. It can be removed in two ways: through an open (surgical) incision or by laparoscopy.
Why gall bladder surgery
If there are stones in the gallbladder, complications can occur, such as:
- Biliary peritonitis
- Suppuration of the gallbladder
- Perforation of the gallbladder
These inflammatory processes can not only cause death but also significantly complicate the operation.
Indications for laparoscopy (gallbladder removal)
In addition to the presence of stones, there are other reasons to operate to remove the gallbladder:
- Polyposis
- Pain syndromes that cannot be eliminated with medication
- Metaplasia
- Cholesterol
- Noncalculous cholecystitis
But in addition to indications for surgery, there are contraindications. These include blood pathology, dying condition, malignant neoplasia, decompensated nosology.
Laparoscopy differs from a surgical incision only in the location of the operation and the aesthetic appearance of the scar.
Consequences and complications after surgery
One must be prepared for the fact that after the removal of the gallbladder, it will not be possible to drink and eat for about two days, this is because gas formation should come out. In the first month, you will need to reduce physical activity and eat fractionally, up to 6 times a day. After that, you can return to the usual diet, exclude the sharp and bold from your menu. Alcoholic drinks should never be consumed. Also, it is worth giving up smoking.
As a rule, laparoscopy takes place without consequences, but some patients have complications, the most common of which are:
- The outflow of bile
- The formation of adhesions
- Intra-abdominal bleeding
- Wound suppuration
- Thromboembolic conditions
All this can occur if the doctor’s recommendations not followed or if prohibited products used before surgery, including alcohol. For any of these complications, immediate corrections required.
Rehabilitation after gallbladder removal
After surgery, you will wear compression boots to improve blood circulation. Then they will help you to get up, and walking will help avoid the appearance of blood clots in the legs and pneumonia. It will also help stimulate and resume bowel function. Also, a stimulating spirometer should be used, and while awake, breathing exercises every 2 hours recommended. This will help expand the lungs and stimulate coughing. For best results, follow the rest, diet, and doctors’ recommendations.
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