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Gallbladder Stones Removal in Portugal

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Portugal performing Gallbladder Stones Removal.

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Key planning information for gallbladder stones removal in Portugal.

2 hrsProcedure time
2 daysHospital stay
1 hospitalLists gallbladder stones removal

Gallbladder Stones Removal in Portugal is priced per case at 1 hospital. The operation takes 2 hours, with 2 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Hospitals and clinics offering Gallbladder Stones Removal in Portugal

Gallbladder Stones Removal is listed by 1 hospital in Portugal. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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British Hospital Lisbon XXI

Lisbon, Portugal
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An ISO certified private hospital with in and out patient facilities providing medical services that include urology, neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ob-gyn, neurology, general surgery, bariatrics, neurology, gastroenterology and more.

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Description of Gallbladder Stones Removal:

What are gallbladder stones?
Gallbladder stones are formed when chemicals in the bile of the gallbladder form crystals that are sandy or gravel-like particles. Gallbladder stones cause pain in the upper abdomen which may shift to the right shoulder blade. Nausea and vomiting are also experienced by patients suffering from gallbladder stones.

About Gallbladder Stones Removal

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery: 2 hours or less.
Contact dissolution of gallstone removal: 5 to 12 hours.
Days admitted
1 or 2 days for a Laparoscopic Surgery.
2 to 4 or more days for an open surgery.
Anesthesia
Open or Laparoscopic surgery will require general anesthesia.
Recovery
Some symptoms experienced after surgery include:
- 24 to 72 hours of shoulder and abdominal pain caused due to the gas that inflates the abdomen during surgery
- Muscle pains due to anesthesia
- Nausea and appetite loss
- Minor inflammation of surgical wounds
For a laparoscopic surgery:
- The patient’s full recovery can be expected in 2 to 3 weeks after being discharged from the hospital.
- 4 hours after the operation, the patient can drink liquids, and later resume eating normal food.
- Normal activities can be resumed in 7 to 10 days.
Risks
Risks associated with gallbladder stones removal are low.
The possible complications during surgery include:
- Infection
- Injury to the other organs
- Internal bleeding
- Leakage of bile into the abdominal cavity
- Injury to the hepatic artery (rare)
- Gallstone pushed to the common bile duct
- Risks of general anesthesia

For shock wave therapy, the risks are:
- Inflammation of the pancreas
- Acute cholecystitis

Side effects of the contact dissolution treatment are:
- Foul-smelling breath
- Difficulty in breathing
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
After care
- Follow the doctor’s instructions carefully after getting discharged from the hospital.
- Take caution while doing activities
- Take care of the surgical wounds
- Do not remove the dressing on the incision for 2 days. During that time, keep the dressing area dry and do not take a shower.
- Do not apply new bandage to the wounds unless advised by the doctor.

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