{"id":2377,"date":"2024-10-25T10:40:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T08:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/gallbladder-gallstones\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T22:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:27:04","slug":"gallbladder-gallstones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/en\/gallbladder-gallstones\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallbladder &amp; Gallstones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ldee3pxh-cf33d1163eedf1383a32dd4d22445b57\">\n.avia-section.av-ldee3pxh-cf33d1163eedf1383a32dd4d22445b57{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1360877667-scaled.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-ldee3pxh-cf33d1163eedf1383a32dd4d22445b57 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#fcfcfc;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-ldee3pxh-cf33d1163eedf1383a32dd4d22445b57 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2377'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-j602m-f6f45d6580ab22022baa2d03e94694b3 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ldedyslc-a679e1cc872b568134fe9afd2e59a886 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #545454;\">Gallbladder &amp; Gallstones<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2377'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cqfni-2ea505d57390efb6874be4074e12e79b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ldedz1fi-9eb6660b0c191e892659f1fbcfad40d1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Gallbladder Surgery: Safe, Minimally Invasive, and Proven<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In surgery, careful risk-benefit assessment is always key: Is waiting or <strong>surgery the safer option<\/strong>? In the case of gallstones, the answer is often clear. Gallbladder removal is a well-established,<strong> minimally invasive routine procedure<\/strong> with a low complication rate. In contrast, the consequences of untreated <strong>gallstone disease<\/strong> can be severe.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is gallbladder removal often the safer choice?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gallstones form when components of bile solidify. The <strong>gallbladder <\/strong>acts as a reservoir for bile produced in the liver, which is essential for digesting fats like cholesterol and triglycerides. Without a gallbladder, digestion usually functions normally, as bile continues to flow directly into the <strong>small intestine<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>When stones are present in the gallbladder, it has to contract against them. This may lead to a stone slipping into the bile ducts or to inflammation of the gallbladder. Such complications can include:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biliary colic: Intense, cramping pain in the upper abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Acute cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder<\/li>\n<li>Pancreatitis: A potentially life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas<\/li>\n<li>Jaundice (icterus) if the bile duct becomes blocked<\/li>\n<li>(Rare) Gallbladder cancer in the case of chronic inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These risks strongly favor <strong>surgical removal<\/strong> of the gallbladder. Without treatment, the likelihood of serious, potentially life-threatening complications increases. <\/p>\n<p><strong>How is the gallbladder removed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gallbladder removal<\/strong> is now almost always performed via <strong>minimally invasive<\/strong> laparoscopic surgery (&#8220;keyhole surgery&#8221;). A large abdominal incision is rarely needed. The procedure can be done on a <strong>day-surgery basis<\/strong>, though we typically recommend an overnight stay for monitoring.  <\/p>\n<p>Procedure at a glance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Duration: Approx. 30\u201360 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Hospital stay: Usually one night<\/li>\n<li>Recovery: Most patients can return home the day after surgery<\/li>\n<li>Post-op care: Avoid lifting heavy objects (over 5 kg) for four weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Life without a gallbladder \u2013 what does it mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, the absence of the gallbladder has no negative effect on digestion. If stones were present, the gallbladder had likely already lost its function. The body typically adapts quickly. Rarely, patients may experience diarrhea after fatty meals.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Diet after surgery:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A low-fat diet is recommended in the first few weeks<\/li>\n<li>After 1\u20133 weeks, fatty foods like chocolate or cheese can be gradually reintroduced<\/li>\n<li>If pressure or diarrhea occurs, the body may still be adjusting<\/li>\n<li>In rare cases, long-term digestive issues may arise with high-fat diets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Scars and wound healing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The small incisions are closed with plastic-surgical sutures that dissolve on their own, typically resulting in minimal scarring. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gallbladder surgery is a safe and proven procedure that can prevent serious complications like biliary colic, inflammation, or even cancer. Thanks to modern minimally invasive techniques, recovery time is short and quality of life is generally unaffected. <\/p>\n<p>Do you have questions or want to schedule a consultation? 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