Gallbladder Stones · पित्त की थैली की पथरी
Gallstones are hardened deposits that form inside the gallbladder — a small organ that stores bile beneath the liver. Many people have gallstones without symptoms, but once they begin to block the flow of bile they cause pain, indigestion and, if ignored, infection or jaundice.
When gallstones cause symptoms, the safe and lasting solution is to remove the whole gallbladder with the stones inside it. Dr. Ashish Agarwal performs this as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy — a keyhole operation — which is the modern gold standard worldwide.
Signs you may need treatment
- Pain in the upper-right or upper-middle abdomen, often after oily or heavy meals
- Pain that spreads to the right shoulder or back
- Nausea, vomiting, bloating or repeated indigestion
- Fever with chills if the gallbladder becomes infected
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice) — this needs urgent attention
The keyhole approach
The operation is done through 3–4 tiny cuts instead of one large incision. A small camera guides fine instruments to gently separate and remove the entire gallbladder along with its stones — usually in under an hour.
Because the cuts are so small, there is far less pain and bleeding, no big scar, and a much quicker recovery. You can live a completely normal life without a gallbladder — the bile simply flows directly from the liver into the intestine.
Free surgery under your Ayushman card.
Eligible patients can have this operation done completely free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme. Call or WhatsApp with your card details to check your eligibility.
Gallbladder Stones — your questions answered
Can I live a normal life without my gallbladder?
Yes. The gallbladder only stores bile — it is not essential. After removal, bile flows directly from the liver to the intestine and the vast majority of patients eat and live completely normally.
Can medicines dissolve gallstones instead of surgery?
For stones that are causing symptoms, medicines are unreliable and stones usually return. Removing the gallbladder is the only definitive, one-time treatment. Dr. Ashish will advise what is right for your case.
Will I need a special diet after surgery?
Most people return to a normal diet within a few weeks. It helps to reintroduce very oily and fatty foods gradually. You will get clear, simple guidance before you go home.
Is gallbladder surgery free under Ayushman Bharat?
Eligible patients can have the operation done free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme. Call or WhatsApp with your card details to check eligibility.
Talk to Dr. Ashish about gallbladder stones.
No long forms — just call or WhatsApp to describe your problem and book a convenient time at the clinic in Daudpur, Gorakhpur.