If it is a simple gallstone surgery using laparoscopy, the recovery is generally faster, about 1 week, if it is an open surgery generally need 2 weeks, if there are complications before and after the operation, it will take longer time.
1. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: it is characterized by small trauma and fast recovery, patients can usually be discharged from the hospital 1 to 2 days after the operation, and can return to the normal level in 1 week or so, and can carry out light physical labor.
2. Open cholecystectomy: if the patient takes the open surgery, usually 4 to 5 days after the operation can be discharged from the hospital, about 2 weeks to resume light physical labor. It takes about 3 months to engage in heavy physical labor to avoid damage to the incision.
3. If the gallstones are combined with severe inflammation, or the patient’s general physical condition is poor, etc., the discharge and recovery time will be relatively longer.
Therefore, how long it takes to recover from gallstone surgery needs to be determined by the doctor according to the patient’s condition. You should follow the doctor’s advice and strive for a speedy recovery.