Yaz Gallbladder Disease: When Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Is Necessary

Each year, nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. undergo surgery in order to have their gallbladders removed. This is sometimes necessary when women who are using Bayer’s birth control suffer from problems with Yaz and gall bladder disease. Their gallbladders may become inflamed, or gallstones form and become symptomatic. In such cases, the organ is removed through a surgical procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Even though gallbladder removal surgery is a common treatment when women who are taking Yaz develop gall bladder disease, there are risks and potential side effects involved. This article will explain how laparoscopic cholecystectomy is performed and what you may experience after the operation. I’ll also describe the risks involved and why your surgeon may be unable to perform the surgery laparoscopically.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Overview

Prior to the operation, your doctor will administer a general anesthesia in order to put you to sleep. A small incision is then made into your abdomen (near your belly button) through which a thin tube called a cannula is inserted. The surgeon will inflate your abdomen with carbon dioxide, giving him more room to perform the surgery.

Next, a laparoscope equipped with a tiny camera is inserted through the cannula. The camera allows the surgeon to view your gallbladder and nearby organs on a video monitor. After the surgeon examines the area, additional incisions are made into your abdomen through which other surgical tools are inserted. These tools are used to move your intestines aside and position your gallbladder for removal.

Once your gallbladder has been sufficiently isolated, other surgical tools are inserted in order to cut through the bile duct and separate the gall bladder artery. Finally, after all of the attachments have been severed, the organ is carefully removed through one of the abdominal incisions. The operation usually takes less than one hour to complete.

Potential Risks And Side Effects

Most patients who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy do not experience complications. However, similar to undergoing other types of surgery, there is a risk of bleeding, blood clots, and infection. There is also a chance that the bile duct may be damaged during the procedure. If the bile duct is perforated, bile can seep into the abdominal cavity. The leakage must then be drained and the damaged bile duct must be surgically repaired.

While laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery is minimally invasive, it is still considered a major operation. You’ll experience a degree of postoperative discomfort. Nausea and vomiting are also common.

Many women who have had their gallbladders removed have reported experiencing chronic diarrhea. This is due to the bile secreted by your liver not being absorbed properly by your small intestine. If the bile salts reach your colon, they can cause irritation.

It’s also worth noting there are circumstances that will preclude laparoscopic removal of your gallbladder. For example, if there is scar tissue or infection present, or if the surgeon’s view of the abdominal area is obscured, open cholecystectomy may be necessary. As with any type of open surgery, the risks are greater and the recovery time is longer.

A number of women who have never experienced problems with their gallbladders have developed inflammation, infection, and gallstones after taking Yaz birth control pills. If you have suffered from gall bladder problems after using this oral contraceptive, contact a Yaz gallbladder lawsuit attorney to discuss your legal options and filing a claim.