Upper Abdominal Pain
Pain may occur in the upper right or upper middle abdomen and may sometimes be felt in the back or shoulder.
Advitya Healthcares · Kolkata & Baruipur
Gallbladder Surgery
- Speciality : Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery
- Surgical Team: Dr. Deeksha Kapoor — Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Treatment Options: Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Open Gallbladder Surgery
- Conditions Treated: Gallstones, gallbladder inflammation, biliary colic, gallstone-related complications, gallbladder polyps and gallbladder-related bile duct problems
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Expert gallbladder care with personalised surgical planning. Get expert evaluation and personalised treatment planning for gallstones, gallbladder inflammation and other gallbladder conditions.
Gallbladder conditions at Advitya Healthcares are evaluated within a gastrointestinal and pancreato-biliary surgical practice. The team assesses gallstones, gallbladder inflammation, biliary colic and gallbladder-related bile duct problems, with consultations available in Kolkata and Baruipur.
Your symptoms, examination findings, previous medical history and available reports are all considered before treatment is planned. Whether a gallbladder condition is monitored or treated surgically — and whether a laparoscopic or open approach is suitable — is decided after clinical evaluation and, where required, imaging.
Not every gallstone needs an operation. Stones that cause no symptoms are often simply monitored, while surgery may be recommended for selected patients with symptomatic gallstones or other gallbladder conditions. That decision is made case by case.
Before surgery you are told what the procedure involves, what anaesthesia is planned and what recovery looks like. Afterwards you receive advice on diet, activity and follow-up. Severe or persistent abdominal pain, fever with abdominal pain, repeated vomiting or yellowing of the eyes or skin needs urgent medical assessment.
Know the signs
First Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems
Recognising common symptoms can help you seek timely medical evaluation.
Pain After Meals
Gallbladder-related pain may become noticeable after eating, particularly after heavier or fatty meals.
Nausea or Vomiting
Gallbladder problems can sometimes be associated with nausea or vomiting.
Bloating or Indigestion
Some people experience bloating, fullness or indigestion along with gallbladder symptoms.
Fever or Chills
Fever or chills along with abdominal pain may indicate inflammation or infection and requires medical evaluation.
Yellowing of Eyes or Skin
Jaundice may occur when bile flow is obstructed and requires prompt medical assessment.
Seek Urgent Medical Attention
Severe or persistent abdominal pain, fever with abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, jaundice, confusion or significant weakness require urgent medical evaluation.
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Understanding the gallbladder
Common Gallbladder Conditions
Gallbladder problems differ in how they present and how they are assessed. Which of them needs treatment, and what kind, depends on clinical evaluation.
Gallstones
Hard deposits that can form inside the gallbladder. Many cause no symptoms and are found on a scan done for another reason.
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Gallbladder Inflammation
Inflammation of the gallbladder, which may occur in association with gallstones and can present with pain, fever or tenderness.
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Biliary Colic
Pain caused when a gallstone temporarily obstructs bile flow. The pain often settles once the obstruction clears.
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Gallstone-Related Complications
Gallstones can sometimes obstruct bile ducts or contribute to other complications that need specialist assessment.
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Gallbladder Polyps
Small growths detected during gallbladder imaging that may require assessment depending on their characteristics.
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Gallbladder-Related Bile Duct Problems
Conditions affecting bile drainage may require specialist evaluation and, in some cases, additional investigations.
Discuss with our teamNot every gallbladder condition requires surgery. Treatment depends on clinical assessment, symptoms and investigation findings.
Patient education
What Is the Gallbladder?
The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver. It stores and concentrates bile, which helps the body digest fats.
What does the gallbladder do?
Bile is made continuously by the liver. Between meals it is stored and concentrated in the gallbladder, and after a meal — particularly a fatty one — the gallbladder releases it through the bile ducts into the small intestine.
What are gallstones?
Gallstones are hard deposits that can form inside the gallbladder. They vary in size and number, and many people who have them never develop symptoms.
Why can gallstones cause pain?
Pain typically occurs when a stone obstructs the outflow of bile. The gallbladder contracts against the blockage, which is why discomfort is often noticed after eating and may be felt in the upper abdomen, back or shoulder.
When should gallbladder problems be evaluated?
Recurring upper abdominal pain, pain after meals, or symptoms with fever, vomiting or yellowing of the eyes or skin should be assessed. An ultrasound is commonly used to look at the gallbladder.
Diagnosis and treatment should be based on clinical examination and, when required, imaging.
Why Advitya
Why Choose Advitya Healthcares?
Specialist care. Personalised planning. Surgical expertise.
Specialist Gastrointestinal Surgical Care
Gallbladder conditions are evaluated within a specialist gastrointestinal and pancreato-biliary surgical practice.
Personalised Treatment Planning
Treatment recommendations are based on symptoms, examination findings, investigations and individual clinical circumstances.
Advanced Surgical Options
Laparoscopic and other surgical approaches may be considered according to clinical suitability.
Complete Clinical Evaluation
Symptoms, previous medical history, imaging and relevant reports are considered before treatment planning.
Patient-Centred Care
Clear communication about the procedure, preparation, recovery and follow-up.
Surgery Close to Home
Consult the Advitya Healthcares surgical team in Kolkata and Baruipur.
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Treatment
Gallbladder Surgery
Gallbladder surgery, commonly called cholecystectomy, involves removing the gallbladder. The procedure may be recommended for selected patients with symptomatic gallstones or other gallbladder conditions.
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
The gallbladder is removed through several small incisions, using a camera and specialised instruments so the surgical team can view the area on a screen.
- Small incisions, with the operation viewed on a screen.
- Camera-assisted surgery using specialised instruments.
- Suitability depends on the patient and the condition of the gallbladder.
- Pre-operative evaluation, including fitness for anaesthesia, is required.
Open Gallbladder Surgery
The gallbladder is removed through a single larger incision, giving direct access to the area. An operation that begins laparoscopically is sometimes completed this way when that is considered safer.
- A larger incision providing direct access.
- May be considered in selected situations.
- The decision depends on clinical circumstances.
- Anaesthesia, preparation and recovery are explained beforehand.
The appropriate surgical approach is decided after clinical evaluation.
Gallbladder Care Journey
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Consultation
Your symptoms, medical history and any existing reports are discussed.
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Clinical Examination
The abdomen is examined to assess tenderness and other findings.
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Ultrasound / Investigations if Required
An ultrasound, blood tests or further imaging may be advised when needed.
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Personalised Treatment Plan
Whether treatment is advised, and which approach suits you, is decided together.
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Gallbladder Surgery if Recommended
If surgery is recommended, it is carried out with pre-operative preparation.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Diet, activity and follow-up advice is given before discharge.
Access to care
Surgery Close to Home
With consultation options in Kolkata and Baruipur, Advitya Healthcares makes specialist gastrointestinal and gallbladder surgical care more accessible.
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Patient experience
What to Expect at Advitya Healthcares
Consultation, surgery and follow-up organised around the patient.
Experienced Surgical Care
Specialist gastrointestinal and pancreato-biliary surgical care.
Modern Clinical Environment
Planned consultation, diagnostic and surgical care.
Personalised Consultation
Time to discuss symptoms, reports and treatment options.
Convenient Locations
Consultations available in Kolkata and Baruipur.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
General information only. Advice for your own condition comes from your consultation.
Many gallstones cause no symptoms at all and are found incidentally on a scan. When symptoms do occur, the most common is pain in the upper right or upper middle abdomen, which may be felt in the back or shoulder and often becomes noticeable after a heavier or fatty meal. Nausea, vomiting, bloating or indigestion may occur alongside it.
No. Gallstones that cause no symptoms are often simply monitored. Whether treatment is advised depends on your symptoms, examination findings, imaging and individual clinical circumstances, and that decision is made case by case after evaluation.
It is removal of the gallbladder through several small incisions, using a camera and specialised instruments so the surgical team can view the area on a screen. Suitability depends on your condition, previous surgery and fitness for anaesthesia, so it is not appropriate for every patient.
Cholecystectomy is the medical term for surgical removal of the gallbladder. It may be recommended for selected patients with symptomatic gallstones or other gallbladder conditions, after clinical evaluation.
Not always. An open operation, through a larger single incision, may be considered in selected situations, and an operation that begins laparoscopically is sometimes completed as an open procedure if that is safer. The approach is a clinical decision discussed with you before surgery.
The duration varies with the surgical approach, the condition of the gallbladder and individual factors such as previous abdominal surgery or inflammation. Your surgical team will explain what to expect for your own operation during the pre-operative discussion.
Bile continues to be produced by the liver and flows into the intestine, so digestion generally continues normally without the gallbladder. Some people notice temporary changes in digestion, particularly after fatty meals. You will be given dietary and follow-up advice suited to your situation.
Recovery varies with the surgical approach, your general health and the nature of your work. Specific advice on activity, lifting, driving, diet and returning to work is given by your surgical team before discharge.
Severe or persistent abdominal pain, fever with abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, yellowing of the eyes or skin, confusion or significant weakness require urgent medical evaluation. Go to your nearest emergency department the same day.
Consultations with the Advitya Healthcares surgical team are available in Kolkata and at Advitya Hospital, Baruipur. The consultation venue and timing are confirmed at the time of booking.
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