Need gallstone relief? We can help. At Glacial Ridge Health System, our surgeons perform gallbladder surgery utilizing both laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques.
You may be suffering from gallstones if you are experiencing the following symptoms:
Not all gallstones require surgery. If gallstones are small and not causing symptoms, no treatment may be needed. There are non-surgical treatments for gallstones that can remove or break them up without removing the gallbladder. However, when gallstones lead to persistent pain or complications, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is often the best long-term solution to improve quality of life.
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is a common procedure recommended when gallstones or other gallbladder conditions cause ongoing problems. Symptoms that may indicate the need for gallbladder removal include:
If left untreated, gallbladder issues can lead to serious complications. Minimally invasive gallbladder removal, including laparoscopic or robotic-assisted surgery, offers less pain, fewer complications, reduced scarring, and a faster recovery.
Glacial Ridge Health System’s highly skilled surgeons can help you find relief by surgically removing your gallbladder or gallstones. Gallbladder surgery at Glacial Ridge Center for Surgical Care is performed using minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, as an outpatient procedure in one of our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Surgery generally lasts two hours or less, and patients typically go home the same day.
Recovery time is fast, with patients getting back to their normal activities usually within two weeks of the procedure.
