What is a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?

• • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A minimally invasive procedure for gall bladder removal using small incisions.
• • Procedure Details: Utilizes a video camera and long instruments inserted through small ports.
• • Benefits: Less discomfort, quicker recovery, shorter hospital stays, and smaller scars.

What is Laparoscopic Surgery?

• • Definition: Minimally invasive surgery using small incisions, a camera, and specialized instruments.
• • Procedure: Small incisions are made, and ports are inserted for the laparoscope and instruments.
• • Benefits: Less post-operative pain, quicker recovery, smaller scars, and shorter hospital stays.

How Safe is Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery?

• • Safety: Very safe with a complication rate of less than 2%.
• • Comparison: Similar to traditional open gall bladder surgery when performed by trained surgeons.

What Happens if Laparoscopic Techniques Can't Be Used?

• • Conversion to Open Surgery: May occur if excessive scarring or unclear anatomy is present.
• • Frequency: Less than 5% of procedures are converted.
• • Reasons: Obesity, prior abdominal surgeries, acute cholecystitis, or intraoperative bleeding.

What Are the Risks of Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery?

• • Common Risks: Bleeding, infection, bile leakage, pneumonia, blood clots, heart problems.
• • Rare Risks: Injury to bile duct, duodenum, or small intestine, which may require additional surgery.
• • Gallstones in Abdomen: Possible if the gallbladder is opened during the procedure.

How Long Will You Be in the Hospital?

• • Discharge Timing: Most patients go home the next day; some may leave the same day.
• • Comparison: Shorter hospital stay compared to the five days for open cholecystectomy.

What is the Recovery Period and How Soon Can You Go Back to Work?

• • General Recovery: Back to normal activities within a week, including driving and light lifting.
• • Work: Typically return to work within 7-10 days; manual labor may require 2-4 weeks.
• • Post-Op Care: Dressings can be removed and showers taken the day after surgery.

Why is Gall Bladder Stone Treatment Needed?

• • Necessity: Treats pain, prevents infections, and avoids complications like inflammation or bile duct blockage.
• • Consequences of Delay: Untreated gallstones can lead to severe pain, jaundice, pancreatitis, and life-threatening infections.

Importance of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Over Traditional Operation

• • Minimally Invasive: Results in quicker recovery and less post-operative pain compared to traditional surgery.

What is Pitt Ki Thailli Ka Operation?

• • Definition: "Pitt Ki Thailli Ka Operation" refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder.
• • Procedure: Typically done through laparoscopic cholecystectomy, using small incisions and specialized instruments.

What is Pitt Ke Pathri Ka Operation?

• • Definition: "Pitt Ke Pathri Ka Operation" refers to the surgical removal of gallstones.
• • Procedure: Generally involves laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder along with the stones, providing a permanent solution to prevent recurrence.