Dr. Dwarakanath Reddy Surgical Gastroenterology

Procedure · Laparoscopic

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, day-care

Same-day discharge · Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore

Most patients with gallbladder stones can have them removed in a 30 to 45 minute laparoscopic procedure and go home the same day. Dr. Dwarakanath Reddy performs hundreds of laparoscopic cholecystectomies each year at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore.

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01 · Laparoscopic

What is laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for symptomatic gallbladder stones (cholelithiasis), gallbladder polyps, and certain inflammatory conditions of the gallbladder. The entire gallbladder is removed through 3 to 4 small incisions, each less than 1 cm, using a high definition camera and specialised instruments.

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Who needs this procedure?

You may need gallbladder surgery if you have:

  • Symptomatic gallstones (pain after meals, especially fatty foods)
  • Episodes of acute cholecystitis (gallbladder infection)
  • Gallstone induced pancreatitis
  • Gallbladder polyps larger than 1 cm
  • Porcelain gallbladder
  • Suspicion of gallbladder cancer (early stage)

Not every gallstone needs surgery. If you are asymptomatic, you may not need any treatment. Dr. Reddy reviews your symptoms and scans before recommending surgery.

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How Dr. Reddy performs it

  1. 01 Three or four small cuts (5 to 10 mm) are made in the upper abdomen
  2. 02 The abdomen is gently inflated with CO2 gas to create working space
  3. 03 The gallbladder is carefully separated from the liver and bile duct
  4. 04 Critical view of safety is achieved before any structure is divided
  5. 05 The gallbladder is removed through one of the small incisions
  6. 06 Cuts are closed with absorbable sutures and skin glue

The entire procedure takes 30 to 45 minutes for routine cases.

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Recovery timeline

Day of surgery Discharged the same day in most cases, or after one overnight stay.
Day 1 to 3 Mild discomfort at incision sites, usually well controlled with oral painkillers.
Day 4 to 7 Return to office work and normal walking.
Week 2 to 4 Resume gym, driving and full physical activity.
Week 6 Complete recovery.

You can eat normally within 24 hours of surgery. There is no permanent dietary restriction after gallbladder removal.

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Risks and complications

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the safest abdominal surgeries. Risks are uncommon but include bleeding, infection, bile leak, injury to the common bile duct (less than 0.3% in expert hands), and very rarely, conversion to open surgery if anatomy is unclear.

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Why Dr. Reddy for gallbladder surgery

  • DrNB qualified surgical gastroenterologist, not a general surgeon
  • Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Manipal Hospitals Bengaluru
  • Performs the critical view of safety on every case (gold standard for avoiding bile duct injury)
  • Apollo Nellore infrastructure for any rare complication
  • Same day discharge for most patients

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Frequently asked questions

Will I have to follow a strict diet after gallbladder removal?
No. Most patients eat normally within 24 to 48 hours. Some people experience temporary loose motions with very fatty meals in the first month. This usually settles on its own.
Is robotic surgery better than laparoscopic for gallbladder?
For routine gallbladder removal, no. Laparoscopic surgery is faster, equally safe, and more cost effective. Robotics is reserved for complex hepatobiliary cases.
What is the cost of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in Nellore?
Cost depends on insurance, room category, and any co existing conditions. Send a WhatsApp message with your insurance details for a personalised estimate.
Will my insurance cover this surgery?
Most cashless and reimbursement insurance plans cover laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Apollo Nellore is empanelled with all major insurance providers and TPAs.
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Related conditions

Conditions this procedure treats.

ICD-10 · K80

Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)

Gallstones are hardened deposits of cholesterol or bilirubin in the gallbladder. Most are silent, but symptomatic gallstones cause pain after fatty meals, nausea, and risk of complications like pancreatitis.

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