Who is most at risk of needing gallbladder surgery?
Gallstones can be present in anyone who has a gallbladder. Gallstones are twice as likely to occur in women. Overweight people, older adults, Native Americans and Mexican Americans are also at greater risk. How is the need for gallbladder surgery determined? An evaluation is necessary, which usually includes blood work, an abdominal ultrasound, and assessments by a surgeon and anesthesiologist. They will review your health history and medications, and discuss pain control options. What is the recovery period following gallbladder removal? If there are no complications following surgery, many patients can be discharged and return home the same day as surgery. What is the Covidien SILS procedure? The SILS procedure is a laparoscopic surgical procedure using a single incision through the belly button to accomplish any number of treatments, including gallbladder removals, and gynecologic procedures such as hysterectomies. By using just one incision, the SILS procedure avoids the multiple e
