Introduction: When Gallbladder Stones Turn Your Life Upside Down
Gallbladder stones are extremely common in today’s fast-paced lifestyle. They cause repeated abdominal pain, vomiting, indigestion, bloating, and sometimes even dangerous infections. Medication does not dissolve gallstones — surgery is the only definitive cure.
The safest, most effective treatment today is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy — a minimally invasive procedure that removes the gallbladder through tiny incisions.
At BariOSS Clinic, Tirunelveli, Dr. Christopher S.K. performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic gallbladder removal with minimal pain and rapid recovery.
What Is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
It is a keyhole surgery performed using 3–4 tiny incisions to remove the gallbladder. This allows: ✔ Less pain ✔ Faster healing ✔ No big scars ✔ Quick return to normal life It is the global gold standard for gallbladder stones.
Why Gallstones Form
Gallstones develop due to: ✔ High-fat diet ✔ Obesity ✔ Rapid weight loss ✔ Sedentary lifestyle ✔ High cholesterol ✔ Genetics ✔ Diabetes ✔ Female hormones Once formed, stones never dissolve — they only increase in number and size.
Symptoms of Gallbladder Stones
✔ Severe right-side abdominal pain ✔ Pain radiating to back or shoulder ✔ Nausea & vomiting ✔ Pain after heavy or oily food ✔ Bloating, burping, indigestion ✔ Fever (if infection occurs) Silent stones can suddenly flare up and cause severe attacks.
Complications of Untreated Gallstones
⚠ Acute Cholecystitis
Severe infection requiring emergency treatment.
⚠ Pancreatitis
Life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas.
⚠ Jaundice
Stone blocks bile duct.
⚠ Gallbladder rupture
A rare but fatal complication.
⚠ Recurrent painful attacks
Impacting daily life.
Early surgery prevents all complications.
Why Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Is the Best Treatment
✔ Tiny incisions ✔ Minimal pain ✔ Faster recovery ✔ Low complication rate ✔ No long hospital stay ✔ Quick return to routine ✔ Better cosmetic results
How the Procedure Is Done
1️⃣ Small incisions (0.5–1 cm) 2️⃣ Camera inserted for 3D view 3️⃣ Gallbladder separated and removed 4️⃣ Incisions closed neatly
Surgery time: 30–45 minutes Hospital stay: One day
Recovery Timeline
✔ Walk within hours ✔ Light food same day ✔ Office work in 3–5 days ✔ Full recovery in 1 week
You can live completely normal without a gallbladder.
Why Choose BariOSS Clinic?
✔ Advanced laparoscopic & robotic gallbladder surgery ✔ Minimal pain protocols ✔ Ultra-safe surgical care ✔ Quick discharge ✔ High success rates