New Delhi, Nearly 1,500 gallstones were removed from a woman's gallbladder at a private hospital in Delhi.
A 32-year-old woman, who suffered from persistent bloating and heaviness after eating junk and fatty foods, had her gallbladder, which contained nearly 1,500 stones, removed, said Dr. Manish K. Gupta, vice president and senior consultant, general surgeon and laparoscopic. at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Woman Riya Sharma, who underwent a successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, had also self-medicated for what she believed was gas, Dr Gupta said.
She also experienced recurrent episodes of pain in the right upper abdomen that radiated to her back and shoulder, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, she added.
After a thorough evaluation, the patient was scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to remove the gallbladder and stones.
"During her surgery (on Saturday), 10mm and 5mm incisions were made in her abdomen to facilitate removal of the gallbladder," Dr. Gupta said.
Talking about her condition, Riya Sharma, who lives in Gurgaon, said, "I live alone, so I mainly depend on food from outside."
"A few weeks ago, I was suffering from persistent swelling and heaviness. After consulting my family doctor, an ultrasound scan revealed that my gallbladder was full of stones and I was later referred to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital," she added.
Despite the large number of stones, the patient was discharged the day after surgery and she was able to eat a normal diet and move independently, Dr. Gupta said.
He also emphasized the importance of timely intervention, noting that small stones can migrate to the common bile duct (CBC), causing jaundice and pancreatitis, while large stones can lead to chronic irritation and potentially gallbladder cancer if left untreated.
The incidence of gallstone disease is increasing due to lifestyle changes, including long meal intervals and prolonged fasting periods, which can lead to bile precipitation and stone formation, said Dr. Gupta.
Women are particularly susceptible because of hormonal influences, especially during pregnancy, which can relax the gallbladder and prevent it from emptying completely, he added.
A 32-year-old woman, who suffered from persistent bloating and heaviness after eating junk and fatty foods, had her gallbladder, which contained nearly 1,500 stones, removed, said Dr. Manish K. Gupta, vice president and senior consultant, general surgeon and laparoscopic. at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Woman Riya Sharma, who underwent a successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, had also self-medicated for what she believed was gas, Dr Gupta said.
She also experienced recurrent episodes of pain in the right upper abdomen that radiated to her back and shoulder, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, she added.
After a thorough evaluation, the patient was scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to remove the gallbladder and stones.
"During her surgery (on Saturday), 10mm and 5mm incisions were made in her abdomen to facilitate removal of the gallbladder," Dr. Gupta said.
Talking about her condition, Riya Sharma, who lives in Gurgaon, said, "I live alone, so I mainly depend on food from outside."
"A few weeks ago, I was suffering from persistent swelling and heaviness. After consulting my family doctor, an ultrasound scan revealed that my gallbladder was full of stones and I was later referred to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital," she added.
Despite the large number of stones, the patient was discharged the day after surgery and she was able to eat a normal diet and move independently, Dr. Gupta said.
He also emphasized the importance of timely intervention, noting that small stones can migrate to the common bile duct (CBC), causing jaundice and pancreatitis, while large stones can lead to chronic irritation and potentially gallbladder cancer if left untreated.
The incidence of gallstone disease is increasing due to lifestyle changes, including long meal intervals and prolonged fasting periods, which can lead to bile precipitation and stone formation, said Dr. Gupta.
Women are particularly susceptible because of hormonal influences, especially during pregnancy, which can relax the gallbladder and prevent it from emptying completely, he added.
