How Are Gallbladder Disorders Diagnosed?
After a review of the medical history, to pinpoint the actual cause of discomfort, diagnostic investigations such as blood tests, ultrasound and CT scan may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis.
What Are The Treatment Options For Gallbladder Disorders?
Dr Wong Jen San is experienced in performing complex keyhole gallbladder surgery, which are complicated and require excellent surgical skills to manoeuvre precisely. For a surgical care plan with reduced risks and quicker recovery, reach out to our gallbladder surgeon today.
How Are Gallstones Treated?
Non-Surgical Treatment
Medication
: In cases where surgery is not suitable for the patient, medicines may be prescribed. These medicines work by using bile acids to dissolve the gallstones.
Surgical Treatment
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) and sphincterotomy:
This procedure is performed when gallstones have passed into the common bile duct causing obstructive jaundice and infection in the bile duct (cholangitis)Cholecystectomy:
The surgical removal of the gallbladder, cholecystectomy is the most effective way to treat and prevent gallstones, and alleviate their symptoms. It is performed via laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery even for complicated cases. Sometimes traditional open surgery is needed for the more complex cases.
Small gallstones that do not cause any symptoms can be left alone. Immediate medical attention from a gallbladder surgeon is required if symptoms such as persistent pain for several hours, fever and chills, dark urine and jaundice (yellow eyes or skin) are present
What To Expect After Gallbladder Surgery?
Although every surgical procedure comes with some degree of pain, the discomfort with gallbladder surgery – especially when done laparoscopically – is typically minimal. This means that you will have fewer and smaller incisions with faster recovery. Most patients are discharged on the same day or the day after the surgery.
At our specialist clinic for the management of gallbladder diseases, you can be assured of seamless and supportive services.
Should you experience symptoms of gallbladder problems, or wish to have a detailed assessment, please leave us a message and we will be in touch with you soonest possible.