Planned for a Gall Bladder Surgery - What to Expect?

  If you are reading this, probably you are either planned for a gall bladder surgery soon or just finished with one. Here is an information guide to cool your nerves before you go in for a gall bladder surgery. Before Surgery Basic blood work up to check your fitness for surgery - Complete blood count, electrolytes, sugars, kidney test, liver tests, chest X ray and ECG. Other test may be advised as patient health status - Cardiac check, coagulation factors. Provide accurate medical history, even though you may feel its not much important. If your bilirubin is elevated - USG scan before surgery, ALP and you may need to undergo a MRCP scan. Over night fast before surgery or at least 6 hours fast.  Nowadays most gall bladder surgery are done by laparoscopic surgery or key hole surgery or minimally invasive surgery. Consent for surgery - You will be explained the surgery, complications and other outcomes by your surgeon or team members. Please clarify any doubts or concerns you h...