Gallbladder stone removal by ERCP represents is being implemented at Vinmec Hạ Long International Hospital. This method offers a range of advantages, including comprehensive stone treatment, gallbladder preservation, shortened hospitalization, and improved quality of life for patients.
Gallbladder stone, a common pathology, afflict 10-15% of the general population. If left untreated, gallbladder stones can lead to severe complications, such as acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, acute pancreatitis, biliary obstruction, septicemia, jeopardizing patients’ lives.
Classic treatment methods involve open cholecystectomy and common bile duct exploration, procedures notorious for causing significant pain, complications, and potential long-term sequelae, adversely affecting patients’ health and quality of life. The reoperation rate in such cases is notably high, further contributing to the medical and psychosocial burden. Additionally, the postoperative quality of life can be affected by various issues, including digestive disturbances, anorexia, abdominal discomfort, and weight loss.
At Vinmec Hạ Long International Hospital, an experienced team of general surgeons, supported by modern medical equipment, has adopted the minimally invasive laser-based technique for gallbladder stone disintegration, which has yielded effective results for numerous patients.
N.Q.K, a 48-year-old patient from Hai Phong, required emergency hospitalization during a business trip to Quang Ninh. He had been experiencing recurrent abdominal pain, sought multiple medical consultations, and was diagnosed with gallbladder stones measuring 1 x 1.6 cm. Upon arrival at Vinmec, patient underwent a comprehensive evaluation and was recommended for gallbladder stone removal by ERCP.
Leveraging their extensive medical expertise and modern technologies, Vinmec doctors successfully performed the minimally invasive procedure. Patients experience minimal discomfort, and after just three days, they can undergo early gallbladder drainage and resume their normal activities. Follow-up assessments confirm the elimination of gallbladder stones, signifying the procedure’s effectiveness.
The procedure is associated with fewer common complications and significantly shorter recovery times, allowing patients to be discharged within 2-3 days, facilitating a swift return to their daily activities, in contrast to the 5-7 days required after traditional surgery.
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