The cause of gallstone formation is an imbalance in bile production. If symptoms appear, a simple test such as a sonogram can diagnose the problem. The gallbladder's function is to store and concentrate bile for the digestion of fats. When it causes problems, it needs to be removed,or it can lead to life threatening conditions. Although some doctors try restricting fat in patients' diets, this has proven to be of little value over time.
Patients still have gallbladder attacks.
Medications to dissolve gallstones have not been successful and the medication has a number of undesirable side effects. Now, with laparoscopy, this surgery is minimally invasive and the procedure of choice. Using the 3D Virtual Reality system, our patients at the Surgery Center go home on the same day and return to full activity in about a week.