Gallstones Treatment, Diet After Gallbladder Removal Surgery: Questions Answered - Dr. Gunjan Desai
Gallstones treatment is one of the most common reasons that patients meet surgeons and this is more so in India as well. Gall bladder removal surgery is known as cholecystectomy and it can be performed by keyhole technique. it is one of the most commonly performed surgeries and the patients need some questions answered before they agree to this surgery.
Common questions asked by patients include - what is the function of the gall bladder? why do gallstones form? what are the symptoms of gallstones?
what are the complications of gallstones? when to remove the gallbladder, what is keyhole surgery? what are the dietary changes after this surgery? what are the lifestyle changes? In essence diet after gall bladder removal surgery is one of the most commonly asked questions and this is explained in detail in this video.
Dr. Gunjan Desai, Founder, and director of edusurg clinics and its subsidiary - liver and digestive diseases clinic, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Vasai in Maharashtra, India, is very experienced in this surgery and takes this initiative to spread awareness on this commonly discussed topic and answers the commonly asked questions on this surgery.
As discussed, gall bladder removal or cholecystectomy does not affect the lifestyle and diet of the patient and laparoscopic surgery is safe and feasible in experienced hands. The risk factors of gall stones are multi-factorial, most commonly including female gender, obesity, high fat diet, hemolytic disorders among others. It can lead to symptoms of gallstones such as pain in the central and right upper abdomen, nausea, upper abdominal fullness, and vomiting. Complications such as pancreatitis and cholangitis can also complicate the disease presentation and the prevention of these complications is predominantly the reason why cholecystectomy is recommended. Do have a look at this video and share with everyone to help spread awareness.