{"id":2351,"date":"2021-01-22T18:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T18:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/?p=2351"},"modified":"2021-01-22T18:00:19","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T18:00:19","slug":"planned-for-a-gall-bladder-surgery-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/?p=2351","title":{"rendered":"Planned for a Gall Bladder Surgery &#8211; What to Expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\n<p data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">If you are reading this, probably you are either planned for a gall bladder surgery soon or just finished with one. Here is an information guide to cool your nerves before you go in for a gall bladder surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Before Surgery<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Basic blood work up to check your fitness for surgery &#8211; Complete blood count, electrolytes, sugars, kidney test, liver tests, chest X ray and ECG. Other test may be advised as patient health status &#8211; Cardiac check, coagulation factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Provide accurate medical history, even though you may feel its not much important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">If your bilirubin is elevated &#8211; USG scan before surgery, ALP and you may need to undergo a MRCP scan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Over night fast before surgery or at least 6 hours fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Nowadays most gall bladder surgery are done by laparoscopic surgery or key hole surgery or minimally invasive surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Consent for surgery &#8211; You will be explained the surgery, complications and other outcomes by your surgeon or team members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Please clarify any doubts or concerns you have.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Patient is put under general anesthesia and operated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">You will be housed in the operating room\/Theatre for about 3 &#8211; 4 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Average surgery time is about 45 min to 90 min.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Surgery involves either 3 or 4 small holes made on your tummy (5mm to 10 mm).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"separator\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blog\/post\/edit\/8345221822211403401\/1490380317357199369#\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;data-original-href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-V-6F4lN6nvA\/YAkjo3dizxI\/AAAAAAAAjvg\/v2hZTOEFKmwsA1leGONIN7SGwPULsJuUQCLcBGAsYHQ\/image.png&quot;,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-V-6F4lN6nvA\/YAkjo3dizxI\/AAAAAAAAjvg\/v2hZTOEFKmwsA1leGONIN7SGwPULsJuUQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w168-h223\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"223\" data-original-height=\"258\" data-original-width=\"195\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Gall Bladder Surgery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Involves removal of gall bladder from the abdomen.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Laparoscopic surgery involves, inflating your abdomen with a safe gas and then performing the surgery.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Gall bladder is connected to the liver and biliary apparatus\u00a0via cystic duct &#8211; your surgeon will disconnect the gall bladder in this region(cystic duct is cut) and then remove it in a safe manner.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div class=\"separator\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blog\/post\/edit\/8345221822211403401\/1490380317357199369#\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;data-original-href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-5ewPS3kr900\/YAsIKg-zwfI\/AAAAAAAAjwo\/EnsaWiTNUCQ3BOAYBNtBky0e3xVTXKIiQCLcBGAsYHQ\/image.png&quot;,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-5ewPS3kr900\/YAsIKg-zwfI\/AAAAAAAAjwo\/EnsaWiTNUCQ3BOAYBNtBky0e3xVTXKIiQCLcBGAsYHQ\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"214\" data-original-height=\"248\" data-original-width=\"370\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">After Surgery<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Most patients will be allowed to take oral liquids 6 hours after surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">After surgery you will given some IV fluids, antibiotics and pain medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">You can start getting out of bed after 8 Hours &#8211; after clearance from your doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">You can discharged 24 to 36hours after surgery provided all parameters are normal.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">You will be discharged with tablets &#8211; antibiotics, pain medication and antacids.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">After surgery you are advised to take adequate rest with spaced out small meals for a few days.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Avoid Spicy and oily food.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Dinner should be taken 2-3 hours before you go bed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Suture or stitch removal is around the 10th day.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Four wheeler travel is permitted according to comfort.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Avoid two wheeler travel for 3 weeks.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Danger Signs<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\n<ul data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Persistent fever after surgery.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Sudden increase in tummy ache.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Excessive vomiting.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">breathing difficulty\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Connect to your doctor or the hospital opt for immediate assessment.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><b>Dr Rajeev Pullagura<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">General &amp; Laparoscopic Surgery<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;\" data-keep-original-tag=\"false\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Bangalore, Karnataka<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are reading this, probably you are either planned for a gall bladder surgery soon or just finished with one. Here is an information guide to cool your nerves before you go in for a gall bladder surgery. Before Surgery Basic blood work up to check your fitness for surgery &#8211; Complete blood count, &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/?p=2351\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Planned for a Gall Bladder Surgery &#8211; What to Expect?<\/span> Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2351"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2351"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2364,"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2351\/revisions\/2364"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}