How is gall bladder stone different from the kidney stone?
Gall bladder stone is the commonest disease of the gall bladder. Bile stays stagnant in the non- functioning gall bladder and cholesterol crystals in the bile aggregate to form stones. Stones may obstruct the bile duct to cause jaundice and if neglected over long period, such stones may even lead to cancer. The problem of gallstones is very common in middle aged women, particularly those who have a tendency to put on weight. Overweight persons, who eat a lot of fried food, daily products rich in fats etc are prone to this problem. At times, rapid weight loss may increase the risk of stone formation. Women who have had multiple pregnancies also tend to form gall stones. Lap Chol (Laproscopic Cholecystectomy) is the latest technique available in our institute. It is a type of keyhole surgery in which four punctures are made in the abdomen, each roughly 1cm in size. Through these punctures, a telescope attached to a camera is inserted inside. The same ports are used for other instruments
