Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure by which I would
remove gallbladder with Laparoscopic technique. With patient
under general anesthesia, typically 1 small incision is made
in or near umbilicus and 3, 1 cm incisions are made in the
right side of the abdomen. then we stretch the abdomen up by
special Carbon Dioxide insufflator. This allows us to work
through the space created and with a video system and
special instruments we remove gallbladder through the
umbilical incision. The
advantages of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy are many and
include markedly reduced post surgical pain, quicker
recovery and reduced hospital
stay. For
years surgeons made a 6 to 9 inch incision in the right upper abdomen and
took the gallbladder out. This required the patient to stay
in the hospital for 3 to 6 days and off work for 6 weeks
for recuperation. Not any more. For
past 20 years I have used this technique of Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy with very satisfying results. Next
Step: If
you suspect that you or someone you know have gallstones
then make an appointment with Dr. Pandya in our office by
calling (559) 782 8533 for further evaluation and management
or call your doctor for a referral. If
you have any question regarding gallstones then call (559)
782 8533 to make an appointment with Dr. Pandya. |
