Gallbladder Stone

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The gallbladder is a pear-shaped accessory digestive organ tucked under the liver in the right upper abdomen. The function of the gallbladder is primarily storing a small amount of bile juice and when we eat fatty food the gall bladder squeezes this bile through the common bile duct into the intestine. When the concentration of cholesterol or fats increases in the bile juice it precipitates as stone in the Gallbladder. It can occur in all age groups and in both males and females, though more commonly in females. The five F’s of gallbladder stone diseases are “A Fat, Flatulent, Fair, Female of Forty is more likely to have gall stones.”

Signs & Symptoms

The common symptoms of gallbladder stone disease or cholelithiasis are:

Gaseous distension or bloating.
Flatulent dyspepsia.
Acute upper abdominal pain along with vomiting and fever. This occurs when a gallstone gets impacted at the neck of the gallbladder.
Jaundice: This occurs when a gallstone drops down from the gallbladder into the common bile duct resulting in obstruction to the flow of bile and hence causing jaundice.
Pancreatitis: This occurs when the slipped gallstone in the common bile duct irritates the duct of the pancreas gland leading to inflammation of the gland. This is an emergency situation and patient requires admission into the intensive care unit most times.

Diagnosis

Laboratory Tests: Complete Blood Count, Liver Function Test, Blood Sugar, Urine Routine & Microscopy, Lipid profile
Ultramind: Whole Abdomen

Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HOLEP)

Presently the gold standard for the treatment of gallstone disease is – Mini Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Keyhole Surgery). This procedure is done under general anesthesia. In this procedure, small 3-4 holes (5mm) are made by the specialist in the abdomen through which telescope and other specialized instruments are inserted into the abdomen, and surgery is carried out watching a TV Monitor. The gallbladder along with the stones is removed. The patient is subsequently discharged from the hospital within 24 hours.

Advantages of Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HOLEP)

Key Factors	HOLEP	Open Surgery
Hospital Stay	24 Hrs.	Long Hospital Stay
Blood Transfusion	Nil	May Be Required
Scar	No Long scar	Long Scar
Risk of Hernia	No	High Risk
Infection Rate	Less	High Risk
Recovery Period	Quick Recovery	Slow Recovery
Patients with Diabetes	Can undergo	High Risk
Patients with Hyper Tension & Heart Diseases	Can undergo	High Risk

We have a team of highly qualified doctors and trained professionals with extensive experience in advanced urology and laparoscopic treatments in India.

We are committed to delivering the best healthcare in urology. It is our policy to procure state-of-the-art medical equipment to provide the best possible results.

We provide 24-hour emergency services for patients arriving at the hospital in need of immediate care because of urgent medical conditions.

We are the first in India to offer all modalities of stone disease management under one roof. We also found a place in the Guinness Book of world records.

We believe in keeping the environment friendly and welcoming to help our patients for a speedy recovery. This also helps us deliver the best healthcare services.

We work with an array of medical insurance providers to make sure you can focus on your health and peace of mind by avoiding any unexpected expenses.

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Who We Are

RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital is a leading healthcare service provider in Ludhiana. We are the largest chain of urology & laparoscopy hospitals in India with expertise in advanced urology and laparoscopic surgeries.