Gallbladder and Bile Duct Surgery
Gallbladder and biliary tract surgery is surgery to treat diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract. The gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver and stores bile produced by the liver. Bile is a fluid that aids digestion and is particularly involved in the breakdown of fats. The bile ducts are the ducts that connect the liver, gallbladder and duodenum.
The most common problems with the gallbladder are gallstones, gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis) and gallbladder polyps. Problems such as obstructions, stones and tumors can be seen in the bile ducts.
Surgical removal of the gallbladder for problems such as gallstones or inflammation. It is usually done laparoscopically, with a short recovery time.
Stones or narrowing of the bile ducts are treated surgically. This procedure restores the normal flow of bile and regulates digestive function.
It is the process of reconstructing the bile ducts after stenosis or obstruction in the bile ducts. Bile flow is normalized.
Polyps in the gallbladder are surgically removed. This is a preventive treatment against the risk of the polyps becoming malignant.
Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures to treat problems such as gallstones. Removing the gallbladder is called cholecystectomy. This is usually done laparoscopically (closed surgery) so that the patient feels less pain and the healing process is faster. In patients who have had their gallbladder removed, digestion continues normally because bile flows directly from the liver into the intestines.
When is cholecystectomy needed?
-Gallstones: Stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts are a common problem. Gallstones cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, pain and inflammation. If the stones cause serious discomfort, the gallbladder may need to be removed.
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder is often the result of gallstones. Gallbladder surgery is recommended for chronic or acute inflammation.
- Gallbladder polyps: Benign or malignant polyps in the gallbladder sometimes require surgical intervention.
Biliary Tract Surgery
Blockages or tumors in the bile ducts can cause serious digestive problems and symptoms such as jaundice. Blockages in the bile ducts are usually caused by gallstones, narrowing or tumors. The aim of biliary surgery is to remove the blockage and restore the normal flow of bile. Biliary surgery may involve removing stones in the bile ducts, reconstructing the ducts or removing tumors.
When is Biliary Tract Surgery Necessary?
- Blockage in the bile ducts:Blockages caused by gallstones or another cause can block the flow of bile and cause problems such as jaundice and abdominal pain.
- Tumors: Surgical intervention may be necessary if tumors are found in the bile ducts or surrounding tissues such as the head of the pancreas.
- Strictures: Congenital or acquired bile duct strictures can also be treated surgically.
