Gallstone surgery scar

Gallstones are a common disease problem. After gallstones occur, treatment is based on the patient's specific condition. In severe cases, surgical treatment is the most accurate method. However, scars should be left after the operation, so repair treatment is needed. It’s just that everyone’s physical condition is different, so the surgical treatment methods should also be different. What should be done with the scars from gallstone surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery for gallstones has the advantages of small wounds and no scars. Usually after open surgery, a centipede-like incision scar is often left on the abdominal wall, which is unsightly. In terms of function, such as bending over and exerting force, it may also have adverse effects on life and work, and even have sequelae of keloids or painful scars. During laparoscopic surgery, there are 3-4 puncture holes in the abdominal wall. Two of them are 1 cm long and only need one stitch. The other two are only 0.5 cm long and can heal without stitches.

In short, minimally invasive surgery for gallstones does not leave any obvious incision scars. For some patients, there is no trace left on the abdominal wall three months after the surgery. In addition, the results are also good, which has been verified by many patients.

A survey shows that the incidence of gallstones in obese people whose weight exceeds the normal standard by 15% is 5 times higher than that of normal people. The incidence of gallstones in obese women aged 20 to 30 is 6 times higher than that of their normal weight peers. 40% of obese women over 60 years old have gallbladder disease and gallstones. The reason is that most obese people consume too much fat and cholesterol. In addition, most obese people are less active and prone to gallstones. Therefore, one of the important principles of preventing gallstones is to maintain weight.

Patients with gallstones should be reminded to eat more radishes. Radishes contain a variety of vitamins, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron and protein, etc., and are most suitable for consumption by patients with gallstones. Medical studies have shown that washing and mashing the white radish, squeezing the radish juice and drinking it can prevent the formation of gallstones.

The above is an introduction to the scars caused by minimally invasive surgery for gallstones. If the patient is afraid of leaving scars, there is actually no need to worry. The incisions of minimally invasive surgery are generally small and the wounds heal quickly, so there will be no scars, let alone the issue of whether they are obvious or not. I wish you all good health!