Gallbladder Removal Surgery
(Cholecystectomy)

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How does it work?

This is what gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) is like.

Step 1

Anesthesia

The patient is given general anesthesia before the surgery.

Step 2

Small incisions

Small incisions are made to insert the surgical instruments.

Step 3

Laparoscope

The surgeon uses the laparoscope to visualize the gallbladder and proceed with the procedure.

Step 4

The gallbladder is removed

With the laparoscope and other instruments, the surgeon disconnects the gallbladder from the liver and removes it without further incisions.

Stones in the gallbladder: symptoms and when to have surgery

Gallstone stones (biliary calculi or colelitiasis) usually cause pain in the stomach or right side, under the ribs, especially after fatty meals. The pain may spread to the back or right shoulder and be accompanied by nausea or vomiting. The diagnosis is confirmed with an abdominal ultrasound.

When the stones are already symptomatic, the definitive treatment is to remove the gallbladder via laparoscopy (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). Operating in a planned manner, before there is any complication, usually allows for a simpler surgery and recovery.

Go to emergency room if the pain lasts several hours and does not subside, or if fever, yellow skin or eyes, or dark urine appear: these may be signs of an inflamed gallbladder (cholecystitis), stones in the bile duct, or pancreatitis.

Gallbladder surgery in Piedras Negras: where I treat you

I consult in Specialist Clinic, Av. Emilio Carranza 1017, Office 302, Col. Burócrata, Piedras Negras, Coahuila. I speak Spanish or English and I receive patients from Piedras Negras, the entire region, and Eagle Pass, Texas. Phone: +52 878 115 7532.

I am certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery as a specialist in general surgery (validity 2024-2029).

I accept patients with health insurance from GNP, MetLife, MAPFRE, Bupa, Inbursa, Zurich and Sinergia Médica; the coverage depends on your policy, so bring it to the consultation to review it with you.

Who performs the procedure?

Dr. Cristobal Garza

Board-certified general surgeon with over 10 years of experience as a surgeon and 3500 successful procedures. The most qualified surgeon for your cholecystectomy.

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Your gallbladder surgery with a team of experts

From your consultation through the procedure and recovery, you'll have the most qualified team in the region and the experience of Dr. Cristóbal Garza's thousands of successful surgeries. Your procedure will be in the best hands.

What to expect from gallbladder surgery

Fast recovery process

Gallbladder surgery recovery takes about 12 hours. You could go home the same day as the surgery.

Few incisions and a lot of safety

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery requires few incisions and is non-invasive, making it very safe.

No more pain or danger

When your gallbladder is removed, you won't have to deal with the sharp pains, dangers, or conditions related to your gallbladder problems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The gallbladder is an organ that stores the body's bile, an element that intervenes and helps in digestive processes; the gallbladder also distributes that bile in the duodenum. It is a fairly small organ, and it is located below the liver.

Yes, it is possible to live without a gallbladder. In fact, in its absence, the body simply distributes bile without needing it to pass through or be stored in the gallbladder.

Infections, gallstones, and other conditions may necessitate the removal of the gallbladder. As it is not essential for a healthy life, it is safer to have it removed than to keep it.

To detect gallstones, various studies are performed, such as abdominal ultrasounds. In addition to that, the general practitioner can conduct personal physical evaluations to check if the patient has pain and symptoms commonly associated with gallbladder conditions.

Yes, gallbladder surgery is very safe, as it is performed laparoscopically, so there are no large incisions or invasive procedures. In most cases, the patient can return home in as little as 12 hours, which indicates that it is not a risky procedure.