Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy) in Sangareddy
Expert General Surgery & Laparoscopy care at KBR Life Care Hospitals, Sangareddy
Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy) in Sangareddy
Gallstones are extremely common in India and are a leading cause of upper abdominal pain, digestive discomfort, and surgical emergencies. The gallbladder is a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile. When stones form inside it, they can obstruct the flow of bile, causing pain, infection, and potentially serious complications such as jaundice or pancreatitis.
At KBR Life Care Hospitals, Sangareddy, gallstone disease is evaluated and treated by an experienced surgical team. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole removal of the gallbladder) is the gold-standard procedure and is performed routinely at our facility. This approach means smaller incisions, less post-operative pain, and a much faster return to normal life compared to traditional open surgery.
If you have been diagnosed with gallstones, or experience recurring upper abdominal pain especially after fatty meals, a surgical consultation will clarify whether and when intervention is needed.
Types & Causes
Symptomatic Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
Stones in the gallbladder causing recurrent upper abdominal or right-sided pain, bloating, and nausea after fatty foods.
Acute Cholecystitis
Sudden gallbladder infection due to a stone blocking the cystic duct; causes severe right upper abdominal pain with fever.
Choledocholithiasis (Common Bile Duct Stone)
A gallstone has migrated into the common bile duct, causing jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, and risk of cholangitis.
Biliary Pancreatitis
A gallstone lodged at the opening of the pancreatic duct triggers pancreatitis: severe epigastric pain radiating to the back.
Gallbladder Polyps
Growths within the gallbladder, usually benign; larger polyps or those showing growth require surgical removal.
Symptoms to Watch For
Episodes of upper right abdominal or epigastric pain, often 30-60 minutes after a fatty meal
Nausea and bloating after eating, particularly with oily or rich food
Fever, chills, and persistent severe right upper abdominal pain (suggests acute cholecystitis)
Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) with pale stools and dark urine (bile duct obstruction)
Severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back (possible biliary pancreatitis)
Intolerance to specific foods: ghee, fried foods, full-cream dairy
When to See a Doctor
- Recurring upper abdominal pain, especially after meals
- Fever with upper abdominal pain (possible acute cholecystitis, needs urgent assessment)
- Jaundice (yellow eyes or skin) with abdominal pain
- Severe, persistent upper abdominal or back pain
- Known gallstones that are becoming more symptomatic
- Accidental discovery of gallbladder polyps on ultrasound
How We Diagnose
- Ultrasound of the abdomen: first-line investigation, identifies gallstones, gallbladder wall thickening, and bile duct dilation
- Liver function tests and bilirubin to assess for bile duct obstruction
- MRCP (MRI of the bile ducts) to evaluate the common bile duct before surgery
- CT scan for complex cases or when complications such as perforation or abscess are suspected
- Blood tests: white cell count and CRP for infection, amylase and lipase for pancreatitis
Our Treatment Approach
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole surgery): 3-4 small cuts, camera-guided removal of the gallbladder; standard-of-care procedure
- Open cholecystectomy: reserved for cases with previous abdominal surgery, severe inflammation, or anatomical complexity
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography): to clear common bile duct stones before or after cholecystectomy
- Antibiotic therapy and IV fluids for acute cholecystitis before proceeding to surgery
- Dietary advice post-surgery: gradual reintroduction of normal diet; most patients tolerate all foods within a few weeks
- Urgent surgery for gallbladder perforation, empyema, or biliary peritonitis
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