Is Lap Chole high risk surgery?
Like any surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy has some risks, but they are rare: Bile leaking in the body. Bleeding. Complications from anesthesia.
What does lap chole mean?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) by laparoscopy. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is performed through several small incisions. The laparoscope, a small thin tube, is put into the abdomen through a tiny cut made just below the navel.
Is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy major surgery?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common but major surgery. It carries a few risks and potential complications and may not be the best solution in particular situations.
Why does a gallbladder have to be removed?
The main reason for having a gallbladder removed is the presence of gallstones and the complications they cause. The presence of gallstones is called cholelithiasis. Gallstones form inside the gallbladder from substances in the bile that become solid. They can be as small as a grain of sand and as large as a golf ball.
How long does the pain last after gallbladder surgery?
People who have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are sore for about a week. But in 2 to 3 weeks they have much less discomfort than people who have open surgery.
What kind of pain do you have after gallbladder surgery?
Pain. There is usually minimal pain associated with this operation. The abdomen will be sore as well as the small incision sites, and some patients have shoulder pain for the first day or two. The shoulder pain is caused by gas left in your abdomen during the operation.
Does a heating pad help after gallbladder surgery?
A protected heating pad is sometimes helpful. You will be allowed to shower the day after your surgery. Avoid soaking in a bath or hot tub until after your follow-up visit. You will be restricted from lifting anything over 30 pounds for 2 weeks after surgery to allow healing.
Why is gallbladder surgery so painful?
The incision and your abdominal muscles may ache, especially after long periods of standing. If you had a laparoscopic surgery, you may feel pain from any carbon dioxide gas still in your belly. This pain may last for a few days. It should feel a bit better each day.
Is it normal to have severe pain after gallbladder surgery?
General anesthesia used during surgery requires a breathing tube. The placement and removal of the tube may irritate your throat in the day or days following the procedure. Severe pain and cramping are not normal following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. If you experience these symptoms call your doctor immediately.