Gallstone Treatment in India
About Gallstone
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Laparoscopic surgery involves small incisions, leading to less post-operative pain and minimal scarring.Permanent Solution: Removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) prevents gallstones from recurring.Quick Recovery: Patients typically experience a faster return to normal activities compared to open surgery.listrongHigh Success Rate:/strong The procedure is highly effective in relieving symptoms and preventing serious complications like pancreatitis./lilistrongImproved Quality of Life:/strong Eliminates chronic pain, digestive issues, and the anxiety of future gallstone attacks./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Recurrent episodes of biliary colic (intense right upper abdominal pain).
- Acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder).
- Gallstone pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas caused by a gallstone).
- Choledocholithiasis (gallstones lodged in the common bile duct).
- Symptomatic gallstones causing nausea, vomiting, bloating, or indigestion.
- Asymptomatic gallstones in high-risk patients (e.g., those with diabetes, sickle cell disease, or a porcelain gallbladder).
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests, ultrasound, and possibly an MRI or CT scan.
- Discuss all current medications with your surgeon; you may need to stop blood thinners or certain supplements.
- Fast (no food or drink) for at least 6-8 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after discharge and assist you for the first 24-48 hours.
- Follow specific pre-operative instructions regarding bathing with antiseptic soap.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, or infection at the incision sites.
- Bile duct injury: A rare but serious complication that may require additional surgery.
- Bile leakage: Fluid may leak from the bile duct into the abdomen after surgery.
- Retained common bile duct stones: Stones may be left behind, requiring a subsequent ERCP procedure.
- Post-cholecystectomy syndrome: Some patients may experience ongoing digestive symptoms like diarrhea or bloating.
- Rare risks: Injury to nearby organs (intestine, liver, major blood vessels) or deep vein thrombosis.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital Stay: Most patients go home the same day or after a 1-night stay for laparoscopic surgery.
- Pain Management: Mild to moderate pain is managed with prescribed pain medication.
- Activity: Light walking is encouraged immediately; avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 2-4 weeks.
- Diet: Start with clear liquids, advancing to a low-fat, bland diet before resuming normal eating over several days.
- Wound Care: Keep incision sites clean and dry; watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge).
- Follow-up: Attend a post-operative appointment with your surgeon to ensure proper healing.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering gallstone in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for gallstone in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform gallstone. MediFyr helps you compare surgical gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
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 gallstone compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Gallstone in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated surgical gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing gallstone.
Chennai, India
250 DoctorsMichael Nair, a 48-year-old software project...
Michael Nair, a 48-year-old software project manager and father of two, had always been health-conscious but led a high-stress, sedentary work life. For months, he dismissed intermittent upper abdominal discomfort as 'bad takeout' or work-related anxiety. The crisis came during his daughter's birthday party, a sudden, excruciating, 'knife-like' pain in his upper right abdomen that radiated to his back, accompanied by nausea and sweating. After two similar, less severe attacks, his GP ordered an ultrasound, revealing multiple gallstones. The Surgical Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kapoor, explained that Michael's symptoms were classic for biliary colic and that given the frequency and severity, a laparoscopic cholecystectomy was strongly recommended to prevent dangerous complications like pancreatitis or a blocked bile duct. Michael was terrified of surgery, worrying about downtime from work and being unable to play with his kids. The procedure itself was a blur of pre-op anxiety followed by waking up with minimal pain. The recovery was remarkably swift; he was home the next day, walking carefully but freely. Within a week, he was back to light work, and the constant, low-grade fear of another attack was gone. Emotionally, he shifted from feeling betrayed by his own body and burdened by silent pain to immense relief and gratitude. He now sees the experience as a forced 'reset,' prompting him to prioritize stress management and family time.
Surgical Gastroenterologists for Gallstone
Explore experienced surgical gastroenterologists who regularly perform gallstone and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 35 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 10 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
- 19 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 11 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 16 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 30 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 25 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 29 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 18 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 22 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada
- 4 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Hyderabad
- 14 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist