Gallbladder Surgery in Dubai
General and Laparoscopic Surgery
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What are Gallbladder Stones?
The gallbladder is a tiny organ in the upper right belly, just behind the liver. It’s a pouch holding bile, a green-yellow liquid that aids digestion. Gallbladder problems often occur when something like a gallstone blocks the bile duct.
Most gallstones form when bile chemicals, such as cholesterol, solidify. Gallstones are quite prevalent and typically asymptomatic. Gallstone pain is often described as sharp and intense, radiating from the upper abdomen. Gallbladder surgery in Dubai is a common solution for gallstone-related issues. Understanding the unique nature of this pain aids in timely diagnosis.
Gallstone Types
The types of gallstones include:
- Cholesterol gallstones: Most common type of gallstone, known as cholesterol, is frequently yellow in hue. These gallstones are mostly made up of undissolved cholesterol. However, they may also contain other substances.
- Pigment gallstones: These are dark brown or black stones that form when your bile contains excess bilirubin.
Gallstones Symptoms and Causes
Symptoms
Gallstones may not show any specific symptoms. When a gallstone gets lodged in a duct and produces a blockage, the following symptoms may occur:
- Sudden pain in the upper right abdomen that increases with time.
- Pain in the centre of your abdomen, below your breastbone, that is sudden and fast intensifying
- Backache between the shoulder blades
- Right shoulder discomfort
- nauseousness or vomiting
Causes
- Imbalance in bile composition
- Obesity and rapid weight loss
- Genetic predisposition
- Pregnancy
Gallstones Treatment in Dubai : How are Gallstones Diagnosed?
Dr. Balaji will undertake a physical examination involving assessing your eyes and skin for obvious colour changes. A yellowish tinge may indicate jaundice caused by excess bilirubin in your body.
Diagnostic tests that allow your doctor to look inside your body may be used during the checkup. Among these tests are:
- Ultrasound. Your abdomen is imaged with an ultrasound. It is the preferred imaging approach for confirming gallstone disease. It may also reveal anomalies related to acute cholecystitis.
- CT scan of the abdomen. This imaging examination photographs your liver and abdominal region.
- Radionuclide scan of the gallbladder. This vital scan takes approximately one hour to complete. A radioactive material is injected into the veins by a professional. The chemical enters your bloodstream and travels to your liver and gallbladder. A scan may reveal indications of illness or bile duct blockage caused by stones.
- Blood tests are performed to determine the bilirubin level in your blood. The tests also give details on liver function.
Gallbladder Surgery in Dubai
Cholecystectomy, or gallbladder surgery in Dubai, is one of the most common operations performed on adults in Dubai. Because the gallbladder isn’t a necessary organ, you can live a healthy life without it. Cholecystectomy comes in two varieties:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: This is a common procedure that necessitates general anaesthesia. In most cases, the surgeon will make three or four incisions in your belly. They’ll next delicately remove your gallbladder after inserting a small, illuminated gadget into one of the incisions. If there are no issues, you can normally go home the same or the next day.
Open cholecystectomy: When the gallbladder is inflamed, diseased, or scarred, this procedure is usually performed. This operation may also be performed to address complications following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Results after Gallstones Treatment Dubai
Following gallbladder removal, you may suffer loose stools. Rerouting bile from the liver to the small intestine is required when a gallbladder is removed. Bile is less concentrated since it no longer passes through the gallbladder. The initial consequence is a laxative effect that can produce diarrhea, but this will resolve independently for most people.
Consult Dr. Balaji for Gallbladder Surgery in Dubai
Dr. Balaji, a seasoned professional with surgical training, is dedicated to addressing complex benign oesophageal diseases.
His expertise extends to primary and revisional antireflux surgery, along with primary and revisional bariatric surgery.
FAQs
The duration varies, but laparoscopic procedures generally take around 1-2 hours.
Patients are typically under anesthesia, ensuring a pain-free experience. Postoperative discomfort is managed with medications.
Recovery varies, but most patients can resume normal activities within a week.
Gallbladder stone surgery cost in Dubai depends on various factors. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Balaji for personalized information.
While surgery removes existing stones, lifestyle changes may be recommended to prevent recurrence.
Medications and shock wave lithotripsy are non-surgical alternatives Dr. Balaji may consider.