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Gallbladder Stones Removal in Spain

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Spain performing Gallbladder Stones Removal.
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Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga

With more than 36 medical specialties, 200 physicians and surgeons of the highest level, Quironsalud Hospital Malaga is one of the most pertinent hospitals in Spain.

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Vithas Xanit International Hospital

We work on all aspects of this speciality, diagnosing as fast as possible and effectively treating the different diseases.

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Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital

An ISO certified modern private hospital, which was opened in 2006, and is part of the Quironsalud Hospital Group. This tertiary care hospital has certified medical specialties capable of treating the most complicated medical cases.

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Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella

This international hospital incorporates prestigious doctors, invests in research and development, technology and continuing education that enhances skills, in facilities, and in an increased operational efficiency in order to provide nothing but the best

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Grupo Hospitalario Quirónsalud

Quirón has an internationally prestigious medical staff, the largest in the sector, and is also the principal hospital network in terms of patient numbers and care facility area. The group administers 47 healthcare centers, more than 4.000 hospital beds and 8.000 doctors

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Nisa Pardo de Aravaca Hospital

A modern (opened in 2007), general, private hospital located in Madrid, part of the NISA group of hospitals. The international patients department can assist patients with accomodation and trasportation, and can communicate in English as well as in Spanish.

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Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe

As a clinical department, the goal is to produce not only many good clinical specialists for gastroenterology who can understand both clinical medicine and basic science but also researchers for basic gastroenterology.

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Hospital Ruber Internacional

Division of Gastroenterology is responsible for a wide variety of target organs, including the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

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Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja

Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja is an ISO-certified private hospital located in the north of Torrevieja, championing excellence in cancer treatment and management. IMTJ Best International Hospital of the world (awards 2017)

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Hospital General de Catalunya

The Digestive Care department at Hospital General de Catalunya offers full consultative services in the field of medical and surgical gastroenterology.

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About Gallbladder Stones Removal

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.

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.

What are the available options for treating gallbladder stones?

  • Surgery
    Surgery is a good option for removing stones from the gallbladder, if the patient is fit for surgery. There are two types of surgery:
    • Laparoscopic Surgery
      This surgery is performed using a laparoscope, which is an endoscopic device with a video camera attached to it. In this surgery, a laparoscope along with several other surgical instruments is inserted through several small incisions in the abdomen. The cystic artery is divided, after which the gallbladder is dissected from the liver. Then the gallbladder is removed.
    • Open Surgery
      An open surgery is performed if the gallbladder is infected, inflamed or if the gallstones are very large. The surgery is performed through an incision in the abdomen, usually in the upper midline or below the rib on the right side of the abdomen.
  • Shock Wave Therapy
    This treatment is known as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. It uses lithotripters that are devices that produce the waves. The shock waves break up the gallbladder stones. Repeated shock wave treatments are required to remove the gallbladder stones completely.
  • Contact Dissolution
    Contact dissolution is a method that is used to dissolve gallstones. In this treatment, a catheter is inserted through the abdomen. Through the catheter, chemical solvents are injected directly into the gallbladder.

Duration of procedure/surgery : 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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