FAQs of Gallbladder Surgery in El Paso TX

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) is done to get rid of gallbladder and gallstones through a lot of little incisions in the abdomen. The surgeon in charge of this operation enlarges your abdomen with carbon dioxide or air to view the operation area properly.

The surgeon fixes a scope that is lighted on a video camera (laparoscope) which is inserted into one incision close to the belly button. The surgeon then uses a video monitor as a guide while inserting surgical instruments into the other incisions in order to be able to remove your gallbladder.

Before the removal of the gallbladder, you might need to have a special X-ray procedure done. This procedure is called intraoperative cholangiography and it shows the inside of the bile ducts.

A minimum of 2 hours’ general anesthesia is needed to carry out this surgery.

After the surgery, bile flows from the liver from the main bile duct and takes into the small intestine. Because the gallbladder has been taken out, the body will not be able be to store bile after meals. In most cases, this doesn’t affect digestion.

About 5 to 10 out of 100 laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries carried out in the United States, the surgeon has to opt for an open surgical method a requires huge incision. Medical issues that need an open rather than laparoscopic surgery is scar tissue, unexpected inflammation, injury, and bleeding.

Is Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in El Paso Right For You?

Not everyone is a good candidate for laparoscopic surgery in El Paso. No matter what information you read online, the absolute best way of finding out whether or not laparoscopic surgery is the right choice is to schedule an in person 1-on-1 consultation with our experienced laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Clapp.

To schedule an appointment or for cost & pricing information, please call 915-351-6020 or conveniently request an appointment online.