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Gallbladder Surgery · Laparoscopic · Sterling Hospitals Vadodara

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Vadodara

Keyhole removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) for gallstones, inflammation and chronic biliary disease — performed at Sterling Hospitals, Vadodara with same-day or next-day discharge for most patients.

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2,000+
Gallbladder Surgeries
45 min
Procedure Duration
24 hrs
Typical Discharge
About the procedure

What is laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder through 3–4 tiny incisions (5–10 mm) using a keyhole camera and thin instruments. It is the most commonly performed elective abdominal operation in India and is considered the gold standard treatment for gallstones and gallbladder disease.

The gallbladder is a small pouch beneath the liver that stores bile. When stones form inside it — a condition called cholelithiasis — they can cause episodes of severe upper abdominal pain (biliary colic), nausea, vomiting, and in complicated cases, infection of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) or blockage of the bile duct.

Once the gallbladder is removed, bile flows directly from the liver into the small intestine. Most patients adapt quickly and can eat normally within days. In Indian dietary terms: dal, roti, sabzi, and rice are all tolerated well after recovery — you simply reduce fried foods and rich gravies for 2–4 weeks.

< 24 hrs
Hospital stay for most patients
Admitted morning, operated afternoon, discharged next day.
5–7 days
Return to light activity
Office work and light household tasks within one week.
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Tiny incisions
5–10 mm incisions vs a 10–15 cm scar with open surgery.

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8,000+
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5,000+
laparoscopic procedures
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Who needs this procedure

Is this surgery right for you?

The following criteria are used to determine whether a patient is a suitable candidate. A consultation with Dr Samir Contractor is required for a definitive assessment.

✓ SUITABLE Typical candidates

  • Gallstones with symptoms (biliary colic, nausea)
  • Acute or chronic cholecystitis (inflamed gallbladder)
  • Gallbladder polyps > 10 mm
  • Gallstone pancreatitis (after recovery)
  • Calcified (porcelain) gallbladder
  • Biliary dyskinesia (poor gallbladder function)

✗ DISCUSS FIRST May require alternative approach

  • Asymptomatic gallstones in most cases
  • Severe heart or lung disease making general anaesthesia unsafe
  • Uncontrolled bleeding disorders
  • Active gallbladder cancer (requires different approach)
Why laparoscopic

Benefits of the keyhole approach

Minimal postoperative pain

Most patients manage with paracetamol alone after surgery and don't require opioid pain relief.

Same or next-day discharge

Admitted on the day of surgery, discharged within 24 hours in the large majority of cases.

Back to work in 5–7 days

For sedentary jobs. Physical labour requires 2–3 weeks. Vastly faster than open surgery's 4–6 weeks.

Lower complication rate

Wound infections, hernias at the incision site, and chest complications are all significantly less common than with open surgery.

How it's done

The procedure, step by step

A transparent walkthrough of exactly what happens during your operation — so you know what to expect.

1

General anaesthesia

You are placed under general anaesthesia. A urinary catheter is not routinely required for this procedure.

2

Port placement

Three to four small incisions (5 mm and 10 mm) are made near the navel and below the right ribcage. Hollow tubes called ports are inserted.

3

CO₂ insufflation

The abdomen is gently inflated with CO₂ gas to create working space. This is the cause of the mild shoulder-tip pain some patients notice postoperatively.

4

Camera and instrument insertion

A high-definition 10 mm laparoscope is inserted through the navel port, providing a magnified real-time view of the gallbladder and surrounding structures.

5

Dissection and clipping

The cystic duct and cystic artery are identified using the Critical View of Safety technique, then secured with titanium clips and divided.

6

Gallbladder removal

The gallbladder is dissected free from the liver bed and removed through the navel port in a retrieval bag. An intraoperative cholangiogram may be performed if bile duct stones are suspected.

7

Closure

Ports are removed, gas released, and incisions closed with absorbable sutures. No drains are needed in routine cases. Total operating time: approximately 30–45 minutes.

What to expect

Your recovery timeline

Most patients recover faster than expected with laparoscopic surgery. This timeline is a guide — your surgeon will give you personalised advice at discharge.

Day 0

Surgery day

You recover in the ward, sip fluids within a few hours, and are walking the same evening.

Day 1

Discharge

Most patients are discharged the morning after surgery. Prescriptions for 5 days of medication are provided.

Days 3–5

Light activity resumes

Mild walking, light household tasks. Continue soft diet — dal, khichdi, curd rice, steamed vegetables. Avoid fried foods.

Week 1

Return to desk work

Most office workers return to work. Driving is possible if you can perform an emergency stop without discomfort.

Week 2–3

Normal diet resumes

Gradually reintroduce your regular diet. Light exercise (walking, yoga) is fine.

Week 4–6

Full activity

Gym, physical labour, and all activities fully resumed. Incisions are fully healed.

Transparent pricing

Package rates at Sterling Hospitals, Vadodara

All-inclusive package costs — no hidden charges. Two room categories available. Final confirmation at consultation.

Procedure
Standard Room
Deluxe Room
Lap Cholecystectomy (Elective) ₹1,10,000 ₹1,73,000
Lap Cholecystectomy (Acute) ₹1,28,000 ₹1,98,000
✓ Included in package
Surgeon fee · Anaesthesia · OT charges · Room rent (2 days) · Doctor visits · Miscellaneous
✗ Billed separately
Labs · Pharmacy · Radiology · Consumables

Packages include surgeon fee, anaesthesia, OT charges, room rent (2 days), doctor visits & miscellaneous. Excludes labs, pharmacy, radiology & consumables.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions about Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)

Can I live normally without a gallbladder?
Yes — the vast majority of people live completely normally after gallbladder removal. Bile flows directly from the liver to the small intestine and digestion is unaffected. About 5–10% of people notice looser stools initially, which usually settles within a few weeks. In Indian dietary terms, you reduce ghee, fried foods and rich gravies for 4–6 weeks, then resume your normal diet gradually.
What happens if gallstones are not treated?
Untreated symptomatic gallstones can progress to acute cholecystitis (severe infection of the gallbladder), choledocholithiasis (stones in the bile duct), pancreatitis, or rarely, gangrenous gallbladder — all of which are significantly more dangerous and require emergency surgery. Elective surgery is considerably safer than emergency surgery.
How long will I be in hospital?
Most patients are admitted on the morning of surgery and discharged the following morning — a stay of approximately 24 hours. Day-care cholecystectomy (same-day discharge) is possible for fit, young patients living close to the hospital.
Is laparoscopic gallbladder surgery safe for elderly or diabetic patients?
Yes. With careful pre-operative assessment and anaesthetic management, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is routinely performed safely in elderly and diabetic patients. In fact, the minimally invasive approach is particularly beneficial for these patients because of the reduced physical stress, shorter fasting period, and lower infection risk.
What is the diet after gallbladder surgery?
Days 1–3: clear fluids and soft foods (khichdi, curd, bananas, toast). Week 1–2: regular dal, sabzi, roti, rice — avoid fried foods, rich gravies, and excess fat. Week 3 onwards: gradually resume normal diet. Most patients are eating a regular Indian diet within 3–4 weeks.
Can gallstones come back after surgery?
No. Once the gallbladder is removed, gallstones cannot re-form in the gallbladder because the gallbladder no longer exists. Rarely, stones may form in the bile duct (choledocholithiasis) but this is unrelated to surgery and managed endoscopically (ERCP) if needed.
Patient outcomes

What patients say after their surgery

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Had a very smooth experience. Dr Samir explained everything beforehand, the operation took less than an hour, and I was home the next morning. No major pain at all — just mild soreness for two days.

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Reena Shah
Gallbladder surgery · Vadodara
★★★★★
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Came from Anand after recommendation. Dr Samir was thorough, reassuring, and professional. Back to my office job in 6 days. Wish I had done this earlier instead of suffering attacks for two years.

K
Kartik Patel
Gallbladder surgery · Anand
★★★★★
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