Can Multiple Gallbladder Stones Be Removed Through Laparoscopic Surgery?

Dear Aadesh Sharma Ji

Multiple gallbladder stones measuring around 6–9 mm can often be treated with laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, especially when they are causing symptoms or complications. The exact treatment depends on the number and location of stones, symptoms, gallbladder condition, and whether any stone has entered the bile duct.

What Are Gallbladder Stones?

Gallstones are hardened deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Multiple stones can remain without symptoms, but they may sometimes cause

• Pain in the upper right or upper middle abdomen

• Pain after eating fatty or heavy meals

• Nausea or vomiting

• Bloating or indigestion

• Pain spreading toward the back or right shoulder

• Fever or chills if infection develops

• Yellowing of the eyes or skin if bile flow is blocked

Is Laparoscopic Surgery Suitable?

When gallstones are symptomatic or causing complications, doctors commonly consider laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In this procedure, the surgeon makes small incisions and removes the gallbladder containing the stones, rather than simply taking out individual stones.

The 6–9 mm stone size alone does not determine whether surgery is required. Your surgeon will also check whether the stones are inside the gallbladder or have moved into the common bile duct.

What Happens Before Surgery?

The surgeon may recommend investigations such as

• Ultrasound abdomen

• Liver function tests

• Complete blood count

• Kidney function tests

• Blood sugar and other routine tests

• MRCP or other imaging if a bile-duct stone is suspected

The final surgical plan is decided after reviewing these findings.

Recovery After Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery generally involves smaller incisions than open surgery. Recovery varies between patients, but many people can gradually return to normal activities after the procedure as advised by their surgeon.

Follow the prescribed diet and medication instructions after surgery. Seek medical attention for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, fever, increasing jaundice, or redness/discharge from the surgical wounds.

How HexaHealth Can Assist You

HexaHealth is not a hospital. We work with several partner hospitals where experienced general and laparoscopic surgeons are available.

We can assist you with

• Finding a suitable partner hospital for gallstone treatment

• Connecting you with an experienced laparoscopic surgeon

• Coordinating consultation and required investigations

• Understanding whether laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is appropriate

• Assisting with hospital and surgery coordination

Please share your city and state, along with whether you have an ultrasound report and any symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, or jaundice. Based on your condition, we can help connect you with an experienced surgeon at a suitable partner hospital.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth