Doctor Ron Greenbergspecialist in general and colorectal surgery
In cases of gallbladder diseases that do not respond to conservative treatment, the Top Ihilov clinic predominantly employs gentle, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery methods. Such surgeries are performed at the clinic only by leading Israeli surgeons, international-class specialists with vast clinical experience, each having treated tens of thousands of recovered patients.
The clear advantages of laparoscopy over open surgery include:
- Minimal trauma to the body and virtually no pain after the operation
- Shorter hospitalization
- Cosmetic effect: stitches after laparoscopy are almost invisible
- Easier and faster rehabilitation: as a rule, the patient returns to normal life within 10 days
Laparoscopy of the Gallbladder: Reasons for Application
Laparoscopic surgeries on the gallbladder, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, are performed in the presence of the following conditions:
- Dyskinesia
- Gallstones
- Benign tumours of the gallbladder
- Gallbladder cancer
- Gallbladder cysts
- Gallbladder polyps
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How is laparoscopic gallbladder surgery performed?
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia through 3-4 small incisions (instead of one large one).
- Initially, a small incision near the navel is made to fill the abdominal cavity with a special gas (carbon dioxide). This is done to facilitate access to the surgical area.
- Then, through the same incision, a laparoscope equipped with optical fibers is introduced into the abdominal cavity, which transmits images to a high-resolution screen. This allows doctors to visually monitor the progress of the surgery.
- Through 2-3 additional incisions, laparoscopes equipped with microsurgical instruments are introduced into the abdominal cavity, which are used to crush stones, excise tumours, remove the gallbladder, and so on.
Accurate Diagnosis of Gallbladder Diseases in 3 Days
First Day - Preliminary Consultation
As soon as a patient diagnosed with any gallbladder disease or with corresponding symptoms arrives at the clinic, they are immediately referred for a consultation with a leading Israeli gastroenterologist, an international-level specialist in treating such conditions. The doctor examines the patient, reviews their medical history and previous diagnostic results, if the patient has brought them along. If the previous diagnosis is deemed adequate and sufficient, the patient may not need to undergo further tests, saving both time and money. After reviewing all materials, the doctor develops a basic diagnostic program.
Second Day - Investigations
In diagnosing gallbladder diseases, specialists at the Top Ihilov clinic use the following methods:
- Ultrasound
- Computed tomography
- Duodenal intubation
- Cholecystography
- Cholangiography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
Gallbladder Diseases: Causes and Symptoms
Gallbladder diseases arise due to improper nutrition, stress, alcohol consumption, infection from the digestive tract, bile stasis, entry of Giardia into the bile ducts, and many other factors.
In gallbladder diseases, the presence of dull or sharp pain in the right upper quadrant is typical, often after consuming spicy or fatty foods. The pain may radiate to the back, right shoulder blade, or collarbone. A characteristic symptom of gallbladder diseases is a bitter taste in the mouth.
Treatment at “Top Ihilov” Provides Our Patients with Several Advantages
- We do not use intermediaries
- Only the best specialists, professors, and heads of departments from public hospitals work at our clinic
- In providing a range of medical services, the medical center acts as a guarantor
- You can choose the level of service, while its quality remains equally high regardless of the selected package
- Throughout your stay in Israel, our staff will handle all administrative and everyday issues
- Payment is made in stages as services are provided and in any convenient form for you (credit cards, checks, cash).
- Payments are made in dollars, not euros, so our treatment prices are significantly lower than in Europe
- For citizens of Russia and Ukraine, a visa-free regime applies in Israel
In the gastroenterology department of Top Ihilov, treatment of accompanying abdominal organ diseases is conducted simultaneously with gallbladder disease treatment.
- Polycystic liver
- Gallbladder cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Cholecystitis
- Endometriosis