Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery
Causes of Gallbladder Stones treatment in Chennai
T oo much cholesterol in the bile : Crystals form and eventually turn into stones when bile contains more cholesterol than it can breakdown.
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Key facts about Causes of Gallbladder Stones
- Condition
- Causes of Gallbladder Stones
- Speciality
- Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery
- Approach
- Keyhole where suitable
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is Causes of Gallbladder Stones?
T oo much cholesterol in the bile : Crystals form and eventually turn into stones when bile contains more cholesterol than it can breakdown.
Keyhole versus open surgery
Typical differences for a planned procedure in a generally healthy adult. Your own risks are discussed with you before consent.
| Measure | Open surgery | Keyhole |
|---|---|---|
| Incision | One cut, 10–15 cm | Three or four cuts, 5–10 mm |
| Hospital stay | 3–5 nights | Same day to 1 night |
| Back to desk work | 4–6 weeks | About 1 week |
| Wound infection risk | Higher | Substantially lower |
| Scarring | One long scar | Marks that fade |
| Still right when | Dense adhesions, bleeding, unclear anatomy | The large majority of planned cases |
CAUSES OF GALLBLADDER STONES:
- Too much cholesterol in the bile: Crystals form and eventually turn into stones when bile contains more cholesterol than it can breakdown. Obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and high-fat diets are significant causes of this.
- Effects of hormones: Gallstones can consequently be caused by hormone treatment, pregnancy, and contraception. Progesterone inhibits gallbladder contractions, whereas estrogen raises bile cholesterol levels.
- Pigmented stones:Calcium bilirubinate stones can result from diseases including cirrhosis, bile duct infections, or persistent hemolysis. These are frequently many and little.
- Decreased activity of the gallbladder: Bile might concentrate due to infrequent emptying, which promotes the production of stones. This might happen when you fast for a long time, lose weight quickly, or follow particular restricted diets.
- Genetic and Metabolic: Risk factors include insulin resistance, certain genetic backgrounds, and a family history of gallstones. Certain medications can also alter the Compositions of Bile which leads to Stone Formation.
Why patients choose this practice
Diagnosis before decision
No operation is scheduled on a guess. Many patients who arrive expecting surgery leave with a treatment plan instead.
Costs in writing, first
A written estimate covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, implants and expected stay before you are asked to consent.
Keyhole most of the time
Ninety-five per cent of procedures are completed through keyhole access; the rest are open because open was the safer call.
Second opinions
If surgery has been advised elsewhere, bring the scans and the plan. Reviewing another surgeon’s recommendation is routine.
About the surgeon
Treated by
Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Senior Surgical Gastroenterologist, Advanced Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England), FIAGES (Gastro), FALS (Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia, Robotic), Dip. ALS (Advanced Laparoscopy)
Gastroenterologist, GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Treats Hernia, Reflux, Obesity, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Anorectal conditions, and provides medical treatment for GERD, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer, Jaundice, Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD.
Causes of Gallbladder Stones: frequently asked questions
What is Causes of Gallbladder Stones?
T oo much cholesterol in the bile : Crystals form and eventually turn into stones when bile contains more cholesterol than it can breakdown.
Who treats Causes of Gallbladder Stones in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats Causes of Gallbladder Stones. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for Causes of Gallbladder Stones?
You can call +91 93603 91740, message on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site. No referral is needed and most patients are seen within the same week. Consultations run Monday to Saturday at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumaragurubaran, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Senior Consultant at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar. This page is patient education and does not replace a consultation in which you have been examined.
Next step
Discuss Causes of Gallbladder Stones with Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Bring any scans or reports you already have. You will be told plainly what is wrong, what the options are, and what happens if nothing is done.