Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Surgeons Remove 400 Gallstones In High-Risk Laparoscopic Surgery

Surgeons at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital have successfully removed 400 gallstones from a woman whose gallbladder was severely inflamed, infected and filled with pus, in a high-risk operation that posed significant surgical challenges.

The patient had arrived at the hospital with acute abdominal complications. Medical examinations revealed that her gallbladder was heavily infected and had become adhered to nearby organs, making the procedure particularly complex.

Despite the elevated risks, the surgical and anaesthesia teams performed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to remove the gallbladder, instead of opting for open surgery. The patient is now recovering well following the operation.

Infected Gallbladder Posed Major Surgical Challenge

According to the hospital, the combination of severe inflammation, accumulated pus and the gallbladder’s adhesion to adjacent organs made the operation challenging.

The surgical team proceeded with the laparoscopic technique, which involves smaller incisions than conventional open surgery. The procedure successfully removed the affected gallbladder containing 400 gallstones.

Civil Hospital Superintendent Urges Early Diagnosis

Dr Rakesh Joshi, Medical Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, stressed the importance of recognising symptoms early and seeking timely medical attention.

He urged people not to dismiss recurring abdominal pain, vomiting, fever or digestive problems as minor ailments, warning that delayed treatment could lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications.

The hospital said the patient was recovering well after the surgery, highlighting the importance of timely intervention in managing severe gallbladder conditions.