GALL BLADDER REMOVAL
Gall bladder removal (cholecystectomy) is a laparoscopic procedure used to treat gallstones by removing the gallbladder.
At a glance
- Typical hospital stay
Same-day discharge or 1 night - Type of anaesthetic
Usually general - Procedure duration
1-2 hours - Available to self-pay?
Yes - What are the costs?
- From £5600
Why Red Rose?
- Fast access to a wide range of personalised treatment plans
- Consultants who are GMC registered and experts in their field
- Clear pricing from the offset
- 5/5 Feefo rating from our customers
- Class-leading aftercare from our dedicated team
- No waiting lists
- No referral required
Clinics
- Preston
- Bolton
- Manchester
- Birmingham
Includes full aftercare plan with surgeon and personal nurse.
Surgery can often be quite a daunting experience and something many of us don’t really want to think about. Because of this, here at Red Rose we will tailor your experience to you. Before your surgery, you will meet the surgeon who will be carrying out your procedure, giving you a chance to ask questions and find out more details. The surgeon will also carry out a detail, physical examination prior to the surgery, as well as talking you through the procedure details. Following this, we will put together a personalised recovery plan including treatment and follow-up. We ensure that your comfort and safety are our priority, and these are at the heart of what we do best.
The gallbladder is an organ in your body that stores bile. Bile is a bitter, yellow fluid produced by your liver. Bile is released by your gallbladder into the small intestine when you eat and helps to break down fats.
When the components that make up bile get out of balance gallstones can form. Gallstones are frequently not a problem and go unnoticed. However if a gallstone becomes trapped in the opening (duct) in your gall bladder it can cause severe abdominal pain lasting from one to five hours.
Left untreated gallstone disease can cause persistent pain, yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice) and elevated body temperature. In severe cases gallstones can move to the pancreas causing pain and inflammation.
Treatment for gallstones usually involves minimally invasive keyhole surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy).