Open gallbladder removal is considered a safe operation. Complications are rare. However, every surgical procedure carries some risks. Before the procedure, your doctor will perform a complete physical examination and medical history to minimize these risks.
What are the side effects of having your gallbladder removed?
It's possible you'll experience digestive side effects when your gallbladder is removed.
- Difficulty digesting fat. It may take your body time to adjust to its new method of digesting fat. ...
- Diarrhea and flatulence. ...
- Constipation. ...
- Intestinal injury. ...
- Jaundice or fever.
How serious is gallbladder surgery?
Risks of gallbladder removal surgery
Gallbladder removal surgery is considered to be a safe procedure, but, like any type of surgery, there's a risk of complications. Possible complications include: wound infection. bile leaking into the tummy.
