GALLBLADDER REMOVAL
PREPARING FOR A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a surgery to remove the gallbladder . The Gallbladder is a small organ that helps with digestion but is not necessary. The surgery is performed by using a scope, to go through the naval and with hollow tubes called ports. If your surgeon is not able to use the scope it will be done through a larger incision . The Gallbladder will freed from the liver, bile duct , and surrounding arteries.
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STEPS TO BOOKING:
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Obtain a referral form from your physician
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Book an appointment with our office
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If you are using insurance (Present insurance Card)
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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST
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Consultation booking
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Laboratory and Imaging test completed
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Preoperative questionnaire
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:
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Fast 12 hours prior to the procedure
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Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)
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Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages
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Shower the morning of the procedure
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SURGERY TIMELINE:
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Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in
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Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes
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Surgery time about 1 hour
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Recovery requires 45 minutes to 1 hour
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Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released
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RESULTS TIMELINE:
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Specimen taken to the laboratory by the patient
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Post operative guidelines given
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Follow-up care
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I'm ready to begin...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS:
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This procedure may relieve or prevent infection, inflammation, and/or pain from the stones of blockage of the bile duct.
POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:
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Pain, numbness, swelling or scaring where tissue is cut
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The gas used in the laparoscopic procedure to inflate the abdomen may become trapped in tissues. Gas in the bloodstream can dangerously affect blood flow and heart function
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Retained stones on bile ducts
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Embolism can block a blood vessel; this can lead to stroke, pulmonary embolism
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You may need additional test or treatment
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Bleeding. you may need blood transfusions or other treatments
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Damage to bile duct or nearby structures
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Although the risks and complications may occur only very rarely they do sometimes occur and cannot be predicted or prevented by the physician