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Laparoscopic & General Surgery

Gallbladder Surgery in Peshawar

Gallstones that cause pain, inflammation or jaundice are treated by removing the gallbladder. Dr. Muhibullah Dawar performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy through four small ports, and most patients go home within a day.

Written and reviewed by Dr. Muhibullah Dawar, FCPS (General Surgery) Last updated 2026-09-07

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Key takeaways: Gallbladder Surgery

  • Why the gallbladder is removed, not the stones — Taking out the stones and leaving the gallbladder simply means the stones re-form, because it is the diseased gallbladder that produces them. Removing the organ is what ends the problem.
  • You may need gallbladder surgery if — You get severe pain in the upper right abdomen, often after fatty food.
  • Assessed and performed at Advance Surgery Clinic, Dabgari Garden, Peshawar.

What is laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through four incisions of five to twelve millimetres. The abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide, a camera is passed through one port and instruments through the others, and the gallbladder is separated from the liver and lifted out. It usually takes 30 to 60 minutes under general anesthesia.

Living without a gallbladder is straightforward. It is a reservoir for bile, not a producer of it — the liver carries on making bile, which then drains continuously into the intestine. Most people notice no difference in diet, though some find very fatty meals loosen the bowels for a few weeks.

Assessed before any treatment is recommended.

You may need gallbladder surgery if

  • You get severe pain in the upper right abdomen, often after fatty food
  • The pain radiates to your back or right shoulder blade
  • You have had episodes of fever with that pain
  • An ultrasound has shown gallstones or a thickened gallbladder
  • You have had jaundice, or pancreatitis caused by a stone

An early assessment is what keeps the options open.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The questions patients ask most often before booking this procedure.

Medication dissolves only certain small stones, works slowly and the stones usually return. For stones that are causing symptoms, removing the gallbladder is the definitive treatment.

Typically 30 to 60 minutes under general anesthesia, though inflammation from repeated attacks can make it longer.

No. Most people eat normally. Some find very fatty meals loosen the bowels for the first few weeks, and that usually settles.

It is converted to an open operation. This happens in a small proportion of cases, usually because of severe inflammation, and it is done to keep the operation safe.

Dr. Muhibullah Dawar

Dr. Muhibullah Dawar

General, Laparoscopic, Thoracic and Laser Proctologist

FCPSGeneral Surgery
FellowshipLaparoscopic Surgery, CMH Rawalpindi
FCPS-IIThoracic Surgery, CMH Rawalpindi
Advance Surgery ClinicDabgari Garden, Peshawar
Medical references
NHS — Gallstones NHS — Gallbladder removal
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Medical disclaimer

This page describes a procedure in general terms so patients know what to expect. It is not medical advice and cannot replace an examination. Whether a procedure suits you, and what your recovery looks like, depends on your diagnosis, imaging, general health and how you respond to treatment — which is why every plan is made in consultation.

If you have severe abdominal pain, heavy rectal bleeding, a hernia that has become hard and painful, or sudden difficulty breathing, seek urgent care rather than waiting for an appointment.

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