Gallbladder Surgery in Bangalore
Gallbladder Surgery in Bangalore - Out in 24 Hours, Back to Life in a Week
Gallstones don't resolve on their own. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Aveksha Hospital, Hebbal is one of the safest, most commonly performed surgeries in the world - and most patients are home the next morning.
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- 24-Hour Discharge · Day-Care Available
- Aveksha Hospital, Hebbal · North Bangalore
What Is It & How Dr. Sajeet Does It
Understanding Gallbladder Surgery
What are gallstones?
Gallstones form when substances in bile - primarily cholesterol - crystallise inside the gallbladder. Problems start when a stone blocks the bile duct, causing sudden, severe pain in the upper right abdomen or under the right shoulder blade - often after a fatty meal, often at night.
If left untreated, gallstones can lead to cholecystitis, pancreatitis, or bile duct infection - all of which are serious and may require emergency surgery. Elective removal while you are well is always the better option.
Dr. Sajeet routinely operates on gallstone patients from Hebbal, Yelahanka, Thanisandra, Nagawara, and Kogilu at Aveksha Hospital. Same-day and next-day discharge are available for uncomplicated cases.
How Dr. Sajeet performs the procedure
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy uses 4 small incisions, 3-5 mm each. A camera is inserted, the bile duct and artery supplying the gallbladder are carefully clipped, and the gallbladder is removed through the navel incision. The procedure takes 30-60 minutes under general anaesthesia. Most patients are eating within 4 hours and discharged from Aveksha Hospital the same day or the following morning.
Patient Questions
Practical, Emotional and Financial Questions
Practical Questions
What to pack What should I bring to Aveksha Hospital for gallbladder surgery?
Loose, comfortable clothing - nothing tight around the waist. Insurance card, ID, existing ultrasound and liver function test reports. Someone to take you home. If you are travelling from Devanahalli, Bagaluru, or Sadahalli, plan for an early arrival and arrange overnight stay for a companion if needed - discharge is usually the next morning.
Time off work How long off work after gallbladder surgery in Bangalore?
Desk job or WFH: most patients return in 5-7 days. Standing or teaching work: 7-10 days. Manual or physical job: 2-3 weeks. The surgery itself is minor - it is the anaesthesia recovery and abdominal healing that drives the timeline.
Driving When can I drive after gallbladder removal?
5-7 days for most patients. You must be off all opioid pain medication and able to perform an emergency stop without pain. For patients commuting long distances on the NH44 - Devanahalli to Hebbal - add a few extra days before resuming highway driving.
Returning to gym When can I exercise or go to the gym after gallbladder surgery?
Walking from day 2-3. Light gym, upper body with no core strain, from week 2-3. Full training including core work from week 4-6. Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how quickly they recover.
Diet What can I eat after gallbladder surgery? Will my diet change permanently?
First 2 weeks: low-fat, easily digestible food - khichdi, curd rice, dal, clear soups, steamed vegetables, roti with minimal ghee. Avoid fried, spicy, or very fatty food. Weeks 3-6: slowly reintroduce foods. Most patients return to a completely normal diet within 6 weeks. A small percentage experience ongoing loose stools with fatty food - this usually improves over time.
Emotional Questions
Is this normal? I still feel pain on my right side after surgery. Did they miss a stone?
Right-sided discomfort for up to 2 weeks is very common. The bile duct and liver need time to adjust. Referred pain to the right shoulder is from the CO2 gas, not a cardiac issue. If you have severe, escalating right-side pain, fever, or yellowing of the eyes after discharge from Aveksha Hospital - contact Dr. Sajeet immediately.
Digestion changes My stools are different since the surgery. Is that normal?
Yes, very common. Bile now drips continuously into the intestine rather than being stored - this can cause looser stools, especially after fatty meals. This usually improves significantly within 4-8 weeks as the body adapts.
Should I be worried? What symptoms after gallbladder surgery should I not ignore?
Call Dr. Sajeet's team at Aveksha Hospital, Hebbal immediately if: fever above 38.5°C, yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine or pale stools, or severe abdominal pain worsening by day 3. These are not normal recovery symptoms.
Will it come back? Can gallstones come back after the gallbladder is removed?
No - gallstones cannot reform without a gallbladder. In rare cases, a stone already in the bile duct at the time of surgery may not have been detected, called a retained common bile duct stone. This presents with jaundice weeks after surgery and is treatable with an endoscopic procedure called ERCP.
Financial Questions
Cost What does gallbladder surgery cost in Bangalore?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Bangalore typically costs between ₹[XX,000] and ₹[XX,000]. This includes surgeon fees, anaesthesia, OT charges, hospital stay at Aveksha Hospital, Hebbal, and standard post-op care. Emergency or complicated cases cost more. Dr. Sajeet's team will provide a written estimate after reviewing your reports.
Editor note: Replace ₹[XX,000] to ₹[XX,000] with the confirmed price range before publishing.
Insurance Is gallbladder surgery covered by health insurance in Bangalore?
Yes, in almost all cases. Cholecystectomy is covered under standard individual and group health insurance policies. Aveksha Hospital, Hebbal is empanelled with most major insurers. Bring your health card and policy document to the consultation - Dr. Sajeet's team will verify eligibility.
Editor note: Confirm Aveksha Hospital's full insurance empanelment list before publishing.
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