Cholecystojejunostomy Treatment in India
About Cholecystojejunostomy
Key Highlights
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Effectively relieves obstructive jaundice and its debilitating symptoms like severe itching.Restores bile flow to the intestines, aiding in digestion and nutrient absorption.Primarily a palliative procedure that significantly improves quality of life for patients with inoperable cancers.Can be performed using open or, in suitable cases, minimally invasive laparoscopic approaches.Provides a durable solution for bile drainage when other endoscopic or percutaneous methods are not feasible or have failed.
Who is this surgery for?
- Malignant obstruction of the common bile duct (e.g., from pancreatic head cancer, cholangiocarcinoma) where curative resection is not possible.
- Benign biliary strictures that are complex, recurrent, or not amenable to endoscopic stenting.
- Chronic pancreatitis leading to a fibrotic and blocked distal common bile duct.
- As a bypass procedure during exploratory surgery for unresectable periampullary tumors.
- Traumatic injury to the bile ducts where primary repair is not viable.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including blood tests, liver function tests, and imaging (CT scan/MRI cholangiography).
- Management of jaundice may involve preoperative biliary drainage via ERCP or PTBD in some patients.
- Nutritional assessment and optimization, as patients are often malnourished.
- Correction of coagulation abnormalities and electrolyte imbalances.
- Pre-operative counseling regarding the palliative nature, risks, benefits, and recovery expectations of the surgery.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the procedure as per standard surgical protocol.
Risks & possible complications
- Surgical site infection, bleeding, or hematoma formation.
- Leakage from the anastomosis (connection site), which can lead to bile peritonitis.
- Anastomotic stricture (narrowing) in the long term, potentially causing recurrent jaundice.
- Risk of cholangitis (bile duct infection).
- Standard risks of major abdominal surgery and general anesthesia, including deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia, and cardiac events.
- Bowel obstruction due to adhesions or internal herniation.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay involves monitoring in a recovery unit, with pain management and intravenous fluids.
- Oral intake is gradually resumed, starting with clear liquids and advancing to a soft diet as bowel function returns.
- Early mobilization is encouraged to prevent complications like blood clots and pneumonia.
- Drains, if placed near the surgical site, are monitored and removed before discharge.
- Patients receive detailed instructions on wound care, signs of infection, and activity restrictions.
- Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor liver function, nutritional status, and overall recovery.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cholecystojejunostomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cholecystojejunostomy in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for cholecystojejunostomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Cholecystojejunostomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated surgical gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing cholecystojejunostomy.
Chennai, India
250 DoctorsPriya Patel, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher...
Priya Patel, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher and grandmother of three, had been managing type 2 diabetes for over a decade. For six months, she suffered from debilitating episodes of severe upper abdominal pain, jaundice, and recurrent fevers. Scans revealed an inoperable pancreatic head tumor causing a complete blockage of her common bile duct. Her surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Sharma, explained that a Cholecystojejunostomy was the best palliative option to bypass the blockage, drain her bile, and relieve her distressing symptoms. Priya was terrified of the word 'bypass' and the complexity of the surgery, fearing it meant the end was near. The procedure itself went smoothly. Her recovery in the hospital was challenging, with initial pain and fatigue, but within a week, her jaundice faded and the pain subsided. At her one-month follow-up, she was able to enjoy meals with her family again without fear of an attack. Emotionally, she moved from a place of fear and despair to one of profound gratitude. The procedure gave her precious, quality time, free from constant pain, to create more memories with her grandchildren, which she describes as a 'priceless gift.'
Surgical Gastroenterologists for Cholecystojejunostomy
Explore experienced surgical gastroenterologists who regularly perform cholecystojejunostomy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 35 Years Experience
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- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
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- 11 Years Experience
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- 16 Years Experience
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- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 30 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 25 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 29 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
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- 22 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada
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Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Hyderabad
- 14 Years Experience
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