How long does a laparoscopic gallbladder procedure take?

This makes room for your surgeon to see your organs and tissues. Other instruments will be inserted through the other incisions to cut your gallbladder. Your gallbladder will then removed through the incision at your navel. The laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery takes about 1 to 2 hours.

Is laparoscopic gallbladder removal major surgery?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common but major surgery. It carries a few risks and potential complications and may not be the best solution in particular situations.

How long is recovery for laparoscopic gallbladder removal?

Recovering from laparoscopic cholecystectomy will take up to 6 weeks for most people. You may be back to most normal activities in a week or two, but it can take several weeks to return to your normal energy level. You may have some of these symptoms as you recover: Pain in your belly.

What are the problems after gallbladder removal?

Removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is considered a relatively safe procedure, but like all operations there’s a small risk of complications.

• Infection.
• Bleeding.
• Bile leakage.
• Injury to the bile duct.
• Injury to the intestine, bowel and blood vessels.
• Deep vein thrombosis.
• Risks from general anaesthetic.

Do you feel better after gallbladder removal?

Gallbladder problems usually linger, and the inflammation takes its toll on your body and energy reserves. The vast majority of gallbladder removal patients feel much better after a week or two than they did before the operation.

Do you get stitches after a laparoscopy?

After the procedure, the carbon dioxide is let out of your abdomen, the incisions are closed using stitches or clips and a dressing is applied. When laparoscopy is used to diagnose a condition, the procedure usually takes 30-60 minutes.