Biliary Surgery Columbus Ohio

Helping Restore Proper Digestion

The organs and ducts by which bile is formed, concentrated, and carried from the liver to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). Bile removes waste products from the liver and carries bile salts, necessary for the breakdown and absorption of fat, to the intestine.

Laparscopic Biliary Surgery

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal has been performed in thousands of patients throughout the world and is a very safe procedure. Gallbladder removal should be performed by laparoscopic surgery when possible.

In contrast to laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, laparoscopic procedures on the bile duct are rarely performed by biliary surgeons since they are technically very difficult. Since the bile duct is located deep in the abdomen the incisions for open bile duct surgery are long and large incisions. These incisions are usually associated with a lot of discomfort and require recovery period of 4 to 12 weeks. The majority of patients who undergo open surgery stay in hospital for 4 to 10 days after surgery compared to patients who undergo laparoscopic surgery and stay in hospital for 1 to 3 days after surgery.

Westerville Surgical uses the latest advancement in laparoscopic surgery because we want to provide with the best care possible so you can get back to your daily life as soon as possible.

Benefits of using Laparoscopic:

1. Lower chance of postoperative infection.
2. Shorten recovery time because trauma on the body is lessened
3. Less visible scars due to smaller incisions made during the surgery
4. Less discomfort during post operation recovery
5. Shorten surgical times
6. Less internal scarring with minimally invasive techniques compared to standard open surgery

By choosing to utilize laparoscopic techniques when performing general surgery, Westerville Surgical patients can quickly return to normal life with their loved ones because of the great benefits that laparoscopic techniques provide.

Westerville Surgical Specialists - Leader In Minimally Invasive Techniques.