Laparoscopic Removal of Gallbladder

If you’ve heard horror stories about gallbladder surgery, let Dr. Wilkenfeld ease your mind! By performing a laparoscopic removal of your gallbladder, he operates with just a few tiny incisions through which small tube-like surgical instruments enter your body. A camera serves as his guide, as the instruments are used for the removal of your gallbladder (cholecytectomy).

Gallbladder problems generally stem from gallstones, which prevent the flow of bile from your gallbladder, causing it to swell. By performing laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Wilkenfeld does not need to cut a large hole through your stomach muscles, which dramatically reduces the both the immediate pain and the actual time it takes to heal. Because the incisions are so small, scarring is almost non-existent. Often patients are sent home on the day of the surgery, with others returning home the following day, and normal activities can be resumed within about a week.

In some cases, the gallbladder wall is too inflamed and anatomy difficult to identify for laparoscopic surgery and Dr. Wilkenfeld has no choice but to operate in a more traditional way. In this instance, hospital stays and recovery times are longer. Dr. Wilkenfeld will be happy to discuss the difference between the two types of surgeries, as well as determining which option is best for you.

If you’re ready to be free of the pain you’re in, then pick up the phone and call us today at 936-441-3133 or send us an email. Why wait? Good health is within reach.