What are the symptoms of gallstones?
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating in the upper abdomen, similar to indigestion, and frequent gas, especially after eating fried or oily foods, butter, or cheese. The pain usually lasts for about 1-3 hours and then gradually subsides.
When there are gallstones or a blockage in the bile duct, or if pancreatitis occurs, it can cause severe abdominal pain, high fever, jaundice, dark urine, and shock within 2-3 days.
How to diagnose gallstones?
Gallstones can be easily diagnosed using ultrasound or CT scan (CT-128 Slices). Patients must fast for at least 4-6 hours before the examination.
Treatment of gallstones
To completely cure gallstones, surgery is necessary to remove the gallbladder and stones. Currently, laparoscopic surgery is performed through small incisions in the abdomen using small instruments, which allows for faster recovery compared to traditional surgery. The incision size is reduced from 10 cm to just 2 cm. After surgery, patients can move and walk quickly and start eating sooner than with traditional surgery, reducing the risk of complications from major abdominal surgery and lowering hospital stay time and costs.
📆 From January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Price 90,000 THB
Package Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
The service rates include the following:
- Surgeon and anesthesiologist fees
- Physician fees for gallstone management
- Medical equipment and video camera usage in the operating room
- Private room with meals for 3 days and 2 nights
- Medical supplies and equipment related to gallstone surgery
- Basic laboratory tests to prepare the patient for surgery, including CBC, UA, FBS, SGOT, Cr, Na, Anti HIV
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Chest X-ray
- Pathology examination
- 7 days of oral medication for home use
Cases where laparoscopic gallstone surgery cannot be performed:
- Individuals with high body weight or obesity, as the abdominal wall is thicker, making surgery more difficult. This is also common in traditional surgery.
- Pregnant women, as the enlarged uterus obstructs clear views during laparoscopic surgery.
- Patients with severe heart failure, abnormal blood pressure, or respiratory diseases.
- Individuals who have previously undergone major abdominal surgery, as adhesions may obstruct the view of the video camera.
The package does not cover the following:
- Medications related to other diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension
- Laboratory tests not specified for gallstone surgery
- Consultations with other physicians not specified in the package
- Extended hospital stay beyond the specified days, with additional charges at the normal rate
- Complications requiring additional treatment, with charges at the normal rate
- Miscellaneous expenses, such as phone calls or additional food orders
