How to perform gallstone surgery

Gallstone surgery is a treatment method that removes stones in the gallbladder or bile duct through surgical intervention. Common procedures include laparoscopic cholecystectomy, open cholecystectomy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The choice of surgical method should be based on the patient's condition, the location and size of the stones.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is currently the most commonly used method for treating gallstones and is suitable for patients with gallstones or mild inflammation. The operation is performed by inserting a camera and instruments through several small incisions in the abdomen. It has the advantages of less trauma and quick recovery. The general postoperative hospital stay is 2-3 days, and normal activities can be resumed 7-10 days after surgery. For complex cases of severe cholecystitis or abdominal infection caused by stones, open cholecystectomy may be required. This operation directly removes the gallbladder through a larger incision, but the recovery period is longer and the postoperative hospital stay is usually more than 1 week. If the stones are located in the bile duct, ERCP may be required. The doctor uses an endoscope to enter the duodenum, find the bile duct and remove the stones. This method is suitable for patients with retained gallbladder function, especially those with bile duct obstruction or jaundice.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is currently the most commonly used method for treating gallstones and is suitable for patients with gallstones or mild inflammation. The operation is performed by inserting a camera and instruments through several small incisions in the abdomen. It has the advantages of less trauma and quick recovery. The general postoperative hospital stay is 2-3 days, and normal activities can be resumed 7-10 days after surgery. For complex cases of severe cholecystitis or abdominal infection caused by stones, open cholecystectomy may be required. This operation directly removes the gallbladder through a larger incision, but the recovery period is longer and the postoperative hospital stay is usually more than 1 week. If the stones are located in the bile duct, ERCP may be required. The doctor uses an endoscope to enter the duodenum, find the bile duct and remove the stones. This method is suitable for patients with retained gallbladder function, especially those with bile duct obstruction or jaundice.

Postoperative care is equally important. To prevent infection and promote recovery, you need to follow the doctor's instructions to use medications properly. At the same time, you need to eat a light diet and avoid high-fat and high-cholesterol foods that stimulate the digestive system. If you experience persistent abdominal pain, fever, or yellowing of the skin after surgery, you should return to the doctor in time. Regardless of the surgical procedure you choose, regular physical examinations and a healthy diet can effectively reduce the risk of postoperative recurrence and help your body recover faster.