Minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones and chronic cholecystitis — small incisions, day-case recovery, and lasting relief from biliary pain.
Gallstones are hardened deposits that form inside the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile used to digest fatty foods. Gallstones are extremely common and often cause no symptoms at all — but when a stone blocks the flow of bile, it can trigger sudden, severe pain and, if left untreated, serious complications such as infection or pancreatitis.
Chronic cholecystitis (a persistently inflamed, stone-filled gallbladder) and biliary colic (recurring attacks of upper-abdominal pain after meals) are the most common reasons patients are referred for gallbladder surgery.
Sudden or recurring pain below the ribs on the right side, often after eating
Especially after fatty or fried meals
Persistent discomfort, gas, or fullness after meals
Yellowing of the skin/eyes can mean a blocked bile duct and needs prompt evaluation
Gallstones do not reliably dissolve on their own, and once they start causing symptoms, surgical removal of the gallbladder — laparoscopic cholecystectomy — is the standard, definitive treatment. The gallbladder is not an organ the body cannot live without; digestion continues normally afterward, with bile flowing directly from the liver to the intestine.
For most patients with straightforward gallstone disease, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a day-case or overnight-stay procedure — one of the most immediately life-improving operations in general surgery, often resolving years of recurring pain.
Dr. Asad performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy using a meticulous, safety-first technique to minimize the risk of bile duct injury — the most important safety consideration in gallbladder surgery. Every patient is counselled on what to expect before, during, and after surgery, including realistic guidance on diet and activity during recovery.
Most patients are discharged the same day or the next morning, walking and eating a light diet.
Return to desk work and light activity for most patients; incision soreness improves daily.
Full return to normal activity, exercise, and unrestricted diet for the large majority of patients.
Yes. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed and well-established minimally invasive procedures worldwide, with a strong safety record when performed by an experienced surgeon.
Most patients digest food normally after gallbladder removal. Some experience temporary looser stools or mild fat intolerance in the first few weeks, which usually settles as the body adapts.
The procedure typically takes 45 minutes to about 1.5 hours, depending on gallbladder inflammation and anatomy.
Many patients go home the same day or the following morning. Dr. Asad tailors the discharge plan to each patient's recovery and any underlying health conditions.
No — once the gallbladder itself is removed, gallstones cannot form again in that location, since stones form inside the gallbladder. Very rarely, stones can remain in the bile duct and require a separate procedure to clear.
Book a consultation with Dr. Asad to review your symptoms, scans, and the best treatment path.
