Gallbladder removal surgery is usually performed by a gastrointestinal surgeon or a general surgeon.

Yes, if your gallstones are causing symptoms, it is then necessary to opt for surgery.

You need to contact your doctor right away if you experience any of the following:

• High fever and chills
• Continuous vomiting
• Cramps or severe pain in the abdomen
• Difficulty in passing stools for more than three days
• Bleeding, swelling, redness, or foul smell at the incision site

Gallbladder removal surgery is usually considered a relatively safe procedure. Complications may include:

• Pain and infections at the surgical site
• Difficulty in digesting fat-rich foods
• Loose or watery stools
• Flatulence/excessive gas

Most people may return to work or their usual lifestyle after gallbladder surgery within one to two weeks. However, depending on the nature of your work, your doctor may advise a longer waiting period.

The risk of gallstones is high in:

• A fat/obese female
• A female in the reproductive age group
• Individuals above the age of 40

Yes, you can live without your gallbladder, and it does not have any effect on your life expectancy. However, it is difficult to digest fat-rich and oily foods without a gallbladder. Thus, you should make some dietary modifications.