“Is gallbladder surgery painful?”
I am a 48 year old female and I will have gallbladder surgery. Is gallbladder surgery painful?
5 Answers
Surgeonsurgeon
Generally, not very painful, if done laparoscopically. But, if situation demands open surgery, it HURTS!
Pain is very subjective, meaning degree of pain is very variable between people. Typically, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, if done without complications, has relatively minimal pain and is done as outpatient. Pain is usually well managed with short-term use of oral narcotics.