Is It Safe To Remove Gall Bladder Surgically For Gall Stones?

Posted on Thu, 31 Oct 2013

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Question : Is it safe to go for surgical removal of gall bladder for gall stones? What kind of hospital should be selected to prevent nosocomial infection? Is the surgery safe? What precautions have to be taken post-surgery?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (25 hours later)

Brief Answer: Detailed answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you. Yes, it is safe to remove gallbladder surgically for gall stones. This can be done laparoscopically. yes, this surgery is safe. You need to restrict fatty food after gallbladder removal. Laparascopic removal of gallbladder allows you to go back home within a day or two and you can return to work within a week. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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