Gallbladder Stone (পিত্তথলির পাথর) Treatment in Dhaka: Cholecystectomy, Symptoms, Operation Cost & Laparoscopic Surgery in Bangladesh
✍️ Written by: Md. Salauddin Biswas
MA in Medical Anthropology, University of Heidelberg, Germany | Former Senior Research Associate, James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University | Health Content Writer & SEO Specialist | Published: BMC Human Resources for Health | EEAT-Optimized Medical Content
🩺 Medically reviewed and approved by: Dr. Muhammad Nazrul Islam
FCPS (Surgery) · MS (Colorectal Surgery) · FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) Assistant Professor (Colorectal Surgery), Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka.
📅 Last reviewed: March 2026
Gallbladder Stone Symptoms, Laparoscopic Surgery & Operation Cost in Bangladesh
Cholecystectomy / কোলেসিস্টেকটমি / পিত্তথলি অপসারণ অস্ত্রোপচার
Cholecystectomy (কোলেসিস্টেকটমি) is the surgical removal of the gallbladder (পিত্তথলি). It is the standard and definitive treatment for gallbladder stones (পিত্তথলির পাথর / gallstone / cholelithiasis). In modern surgery, cholecystectomy is performed laparoscopically — through 3–4 small cuts — as a daycare or overnight procedure. You can live a normal life without your gallbladder.
Gallbladder stone — পিত্তথলির পাথর in Bengali — is one of the most common surgical conditions in Bangladesh. The gallbladder is a small organ under the liver that stores bile, a digestive fluid.
When bile becomes too concentrated, solid deposits form inside — these are called gallstones or gallbladder stones (cholelithiasis). They can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.
The good news is that gallbladder stones are very treatable. Most patients who need surgery go home the same day or the next morning. The operation — laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ল্যাপারোস্কপিক কোলেসিস্টেকটমি) — uses 3 small cuts, not one large one. Recovery is fast. Dr. Muhammad Nazrul Islam performs this operation in Dhaka regularly.
✅ সংক্ষেপে / Quick Summary
- পিত্তথলির পাথর = gallbladder stone / gallstone — a solid deposit inside the gallbladder
- Very common in Bangladesh — especially in women, overweight patients and people over 40
- Many people have stones but NO symptoms — these are called ‘silent stones’; they may not need surgery
- The main treatment is laparoscopic cholecystectomy — keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder
- You can live a full, normal life without your gallbladder — bile goes directly from liver to bowel
- Gallstones do NOT dissolve with medicine in almost all cases — surgery is needed when symptomatic
- Gallbladder stone operation cost in Bangladesh is much less than in India or abroad
পাথর হলে কি অপারেশন করতেই হবে? / Do I Really Need Surgery for Gallbladder Stone?
This is the question every patient asks first. The honest answer: it depends on whether you have symptoms.
| Your Situation | What Usually Happens |
|---|---|
| Silent stones — no pain, no symptoms (found by chance on ultrasound) |
Usually no immediate surgery needed. Watchful waiting is acceptable. Review every 6–12 months. Surgery may be recommended if stone is large (>3cm), in certain high-risk patients, or if symptoms develop. |
| Symptomatic stones — pain, nausea, vomiting after eating | Surgery is recommended. Symptoms will keep coming back. Each attack risks serious complications. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy solves the problem permanently. |
| Complicated stones — jaundice, fever, pancreatitis, CBD stone | Urgent or emergency surgery. Delay is dangerous. Call immediately. |
| Large stone (>3cm) or porcelain gallbladder — even if silent | Surgery often recommended due to increased gallbladder cancer risk, even without symptoms. |
Honest Answers About Non-Surgical Options
Can medicine dissolve gallstones? Almost never reliably. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) can dissolve small (<5mm), pure cholesterol stones — but only works in <10% of patients, takes 6–24 months and stones return in 50% after stopping medicine. It is NOT a practical alternative to surgery for most people.
Homeopathic or Ayurvedic treatment for gallbladder stone? There is no scientific evidence that homeopathic or Ayurvedic medicines dissolve gallstones. Many patients in Bangladesh try these treatments for months before getting proper care — unfortunately wasting time while stones grow and complications develop. The decision is yours — but be aware of the evidence.
What about ‘liver flushes’ and olive oil remedies? These are internet myths. The green pellets passed after a ‘liver flush’ are soap balls formed from olive oil and digestive juices — not gallstones. Real gallstones cannot pass through the bile duct without causing severe pain or blockage.
পিত্তথলির পাথরের লক্ষণ / Gallbladder Stone Symptoms
Gallbladder stones may cause no symptoms at all — or they may cause sudden, severe attacks. The pattern is typical: pain comes on after eating, especially after fatty food. It usually lasts 30 minutes to several hours, then goes away. This is called biliary colic.
| Symptom / লক্ষণ | Details |
|---|---|
| Biliary colic পেটের ডান উপরিভাগে ব্যথা |
Sudden, severe pain in the upper right abdomen or centre. Often starts 30–60 minutes after a fatty meal. Can radiate to the right shoulder or between the shoulder blades. Lasts 30 minutes to 4–5 hours. |
| Nausea and vomiting বমি বমি ভাব ও বমি |
Very common during a biliary colic attack. Vomiting does NOT relieve the pain — unlike vomiting in gastritis. |
| Bloating and indigestion পেট ফাঁপা |
Feeling full, gassy, uncomfortable especially after fatty food. Many patients attribute this to ‘gas’ for years before the gallstone is found. |
| Jaundice জন্ডিস ⚠️ |
Yellow skin and eyes — if a stone slips into the bile duct (CBD) and blocks bile flow. This is a serious complication needing urgent assessment. |
| Fever and chills জ্বর ⚠️ |
If the gallbladder becomes infected (acute cholecystitis) — fever, chills, right upper abdominal pain = surgical emergency. |
| Clay-coloured stool ফ্যাকাশে পায়খানা |
If bile duct is blocked — stools lose their normal brown colour and become pale or grey. |
| Dark urine গাঢ় প্রস্রাব |
Bile pigments excreted through kidneys when bile duct is blocked — urine becomes tea-coloured. |
| Silent — no symptoms | 30–40% of gallstones are found by chance on ultrasound. These are called silent or asymptomatic gallstones — they often do not need immediate surgery. |
Gallstones Symptoms in Women / মহিলাদের পিত্তথলির পাথরের লক্ষণ
Gallstones are 2–3 times more common in women than in men. In Bangladesh, the combination of multiple pregnancies (multiparity), high-fat diet and obesity makes gallstones very common in women over 35.
Women & Gallstones — Important Points:
- The pain is sometimes mistaken for gastritis, peptic ulcer or even heart disease — especially in women
- Symptoms often start or worsen during pregnancy — oestrogen increases bile cholesterol and progesterone slows gallbladder emptying
- Referred pain to the right shoulder or back is more commonly reported in women
- Nausea and vomiting may be more prominent than pain — leading to delayed diagnosis
- Risk factors in Bangladeshi women: multiparity (3+ children), overweight or obesity, age over 35, family history of gallstones, oral contraceptive pill use
পিত্তথলির পাথরের ধরন / Types of Gallstones
There are three main types of gallstones. Knowing the type helps understand why they formed — though the treatment (surgery) is the same for all:
| Type / ধরন | Composition | Who Gets It & Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol stones (most common — 80%) |
Pure cholesterol or mixed cholesterol + bilirubin. Yellow-green in colour. | Overweight patients, women, high-fat diet, rapid weight loss, diabetes, long-term fasting. Most common in Bangladesh. |
| Pigment stones — Black | Bilirubin calcium salts. Small, hard, black. | Haemolytic anaemia (sickle cell, thalassaemia), liver cirrhosis, chronic biliary infection. Common in Bangladesh due to high prevalence of haemolytic conditions. |
| Pigment stones — Brown | Calcium bilirubinate + fatty acids. Soft, brownish. | Chronic bile duct infection, CBD stones, bile duct stricture. More common in bile ducts than in gallbladder. |
পিত্তথলিতে পাথর কেন হয়? / What Causes Gallbladder Stones?
Gallstones form when bile in the gallbladder becomes unbalanced — too much cholesterol or bilirubin, or too little bile acids to keep them dissolved. According to the NIH / NIDDK ↗, several factors make this more likely:
| Risk Factor / ঝুঁকির কারণ | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Female sex মহিলা হওয়া |
Oestrogen raises cholesterol in bile. Progesterone slows gallbladder emptying. Women are 2–3× more at risk. |
| Age over 40 ৪০ বছরের উপরে |
Gallstones become much more common with age. Risk increases steadily after 40. |
| Obesity স্থূলতা |
Overweight liver produces more cholesterol into bile. Most common risk factor in Bangladesh alongside multiparity. |
| Multiple pregnancies বারবার গর্ভধারণ |
Each pregnancy raises oestrogen and slows gallbladder emptying. 3+ pregnancies = significantly higher risk. Very common in Bangladesh. |
| High-fat diet চর্বিযুক্ত খাবার |
Biriyani, beef curry, ghee rice, butter, fried food — all increase cholesterol in bile. A major Bangladesh-specific risk factor. |
| Rapid weight loss দ্রুত ওজন হ্রাস |
Crash dieting or bariatric surgery causes the liver to secrete extra cholesterol into bile — forming stones quickly. |
| Diabetes ডায়াবেটিস |
Insulin resistance raises triglycerides in bile. Diabetic patients in Bangladesh have higher gallstone rates. |
| Family history পারিবারিক ইতিহাস |
Genetic predisposition — if a parent or sibling has gallstones, your risk is higher. |
| Prolonged fasting দীর্ঘ সময় না খাওয়া |
Gallbladder does not empty if you do not eat — bile stagnates and concentrates. Long gaps between meals (common during Ramadan fasting) can precipitate stones in susceptible individuals. |
| Liver disease যকৃতের রোগ |
Cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis increase bilirubin in bile — forming pigment stones. |
| Haemolytic disease রক্তের রোগ |
Thalassaemia, sickle cell, haemolysis — excess bilirubin from red cell breakdown forms pigment stones. |
পিত্তথলির পাথরের জটিলতা / Complications of Gallstones
Untreated symptomatic gallstones can cause serious complications. This is why surgery is recommended once symptoms start — waiting gives stones the chance to cause one of these:
| Complication / জটিলতা | What Happens & Urgency |
|---|---|
| Acute cholecystitis তীব্র পিত্তথলির প্রদাহ ⚠️ |
Stone blocks the cystic duct → gallbladder becomes inflamed → bacteria grow → pain, fever, vomiting, right upper abdominal tenderness. Requires emergency surgery or antibiotics + urgent surgery within 72 hours. |
| Choledocholithiasis / CBD stone পিত্তনালীতে পাথর ⚠️ |
Stone slips from gallbladder into the common bile duct (CBD) → blocks bile flow → jaundice, dark urine, pale stools. May need ERCP (endoscopic stone removal) before or after cholecystectomy. See CBD Stone page → |
| Gallstone pancreatitis প্যানক্রিয়াটাইটিস ⚠️ |
Stone temporarily blocks the pancreatic duct → pancreas becomes inflamed → severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, vomiting, raised amylase/lipase. Can be life-threatening. Hospital admission, IV fluids, surgery after recovery. |
| Cholangitis পিত্তনালীর সংক্রমণ ⚠️ |
CBD stone + infection → Charcot’s triad: fever, jaundice, right upper abdominal pain. Can progress to septic shock. Emergency decompression by ERCP or surgery. |
| Gallbladder cancer পিত্তথলির ক্যান্সার |
Long-standing gallstones increase gallbladder cancer risk — especially large stones (>3cm), porcelain gallbladder, women over 50. Rare but aggressive — usually found late. Surgery sometimes recommended for silent large stones in older women. See also: GI Cancer → |
| Gallstone ileus পাথরের কারণে অন্ত্রের বাধা ⚠️ |
A large stone erodes through the gallbladder wall into the small bowel → bowel obstruction. Causes sudden severe colicky pain, vomiting, distension, constipation. Emergency surgery needed. Rare but life-threatening if missed. |
| Mucocele / Empyema | Stone blocks the cystic duct long-term → gallbladder fills with mucus (mucocele) or pus (empyema). Presents as a palpable lump in right upper abdomen. Requires surgery. |
রোগ নির্ণয় / How Is Gallbladder Stone Diagnosed?
Gallbladder stones are usually found on ultrasound — often by accident during a routine scan. The investigations used are:
| Test / পরীক্ষা | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound পেটের আলট্রাসাউন্ড (USG) ⭐ |
The best and first test. Cheap, no radiation, widely available in Dhaka. Shows stones, gallbladder wall thickness, bile duct size. 95%+ sensitivity for gallbladder stones. Report will say: ‘echogenic foci with posterior acoustic shadowing’ = gallstones. |
| Blood tests LFT, CBC, amylase/lipase |
Liver function tests (LFT) check for bile duct obstruction (raised bilirubin, ALP). Full blood count (CBC) looks for infection (raised WBC). Amylase/lipase for pancreatitis. |
| MRCP ⭐ MRI of bile duct |
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography — the best non-invasive test to see the bile duct for CBD stones. Required if LFTs are raised or jaundice is present. No radiation. Available at major Dhaka hospitals. |
| CT scan | Sometimes used for complicated gallstone disease — abscess, perforation, gallstone ileus. Not the first choice for simple gallstones. |
| ERCP | Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography — used to both diagnose AND remove CBD stones. Therapeutic as well as diagnostic. Used before or after cholecystectomy if CBD stone is present. |
পিত্তথলির পাথরের চিকিৎসা / Gallbladder Stone Treatment — Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Dhaka
The standard and most effective treatment for symptomatic gallbladder stones is cholecystectomy — removal of the gallbladder. In almost all cases today, this is done laparoscopically (ল্যাপারোস্কপিকভাবে — keyhole surgery).
ল্যাপারোস্কপিক কোলেসিস্টেকটমি / Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy — The Gold Standard
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is performed through 3–4 small cuts (5–10mm) in the abdomen. A camera (laparoscope) and instruments are inserted. The gallbladder is detached from the liver and bile duct, then removed through one of the small cuts. The stones come out with the gallbladder — they are not removed separately.
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Before surgery | Blood tests, ultrasound, anaesthesia assessment. Usually fasting from midnight the night before. |
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia — you are fully asleep. Takes 45–75 minutes. |
| 3–4 small cuts | 5–10mm cuts in the abdomen — one at the navel, two or three on the right side. |
| Gallbladder removed | Camera and instruments inserted. Gallbladder carefully detached from liver and bile duct. Bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram) sometimes taken to check for CBD stones. |
| Going home | Most patients go home same day or next morning. Walking the same day. |
| Recovery | Back to light activity in 1–2 weeks. Full activity in 3–4 weeks. |
Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery:
- Small scars — 3–4 tiny cuts instead of one large 10–15cm incision
- Less pain — much less postoperative pain than open surgery
- Fast recovery — home in 24 hours for most patients; back to work in 1–2 weeks
- Low risk — major complication rate <1% in experienced hands
- No dietary restriction after recovery — you can eat normally once the gallbladder is gone
- Available in Dhaka — Dr. Nazrul performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy regularly
Open Cholecystectomy — কখন খোলা অপারেশন লাগে?
Open cholecystectomy (ওপেন সার্জারি) uses one larger cut (10–15cm) under the right ribcage. It is needed in certain situations:
- Gallbladder is severely inflamed and stuck to surrounding structures (Calot’s triangle unsafe)
- Gallbladder perforation or abscess — open approach gives better access
- Morbid obesity — laparoscopic view difficult
- Patient cannot tolerate pneumoperitoneum (gas in abdomen) due to heart/lung disease
- Conversion from laparoscopic to open during operation — when the surgeon judges it safer
- Recovery after open surgery is longer — 3–5 days in hospital, 4–6 weeks full recovery
পিত্তথলির পাথর অপারেশন খরচ / Gallbladder Stone Operation Cost in Bangladesh
Many patients in Bangladesh search specifically for gallbladder stone operation cost before deciding on surgery. Here is an honest overview to help you plan:
| Type of Facility / হাসপাতালের ধরন | Approximate Cost (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Government hospital (DMCH, BSMMU, district hospitals) | BDT 5,000–15,000 — subsidised cost; longer waiting time; variable equipment availability |
| Private clinic / hospital in Dhaka — standard | BDT 35,000–60,000 — includes surgery, anaesthesia, 1–2 nights; standard laparoscopic equipment |
| Private hospital in Dhaka — premium | BDT 60,000–1,00,000 — includes surgery, anaesthesia, private room, HD laparoscopy |
| Same procedure in India (medical tourism) | INR 60,000–1,20,000 (BDT 85,000–1,70,000) — plus travel, accommodation, visa |
Why cost varies: Hospital category, anaesthesia type, length of stay, surgeon fees, additional tests (MRCP if CBD stone suspected), consumables, ICU if complication occurs.
Is it cheaper in Bangladesh than India? Yes — the same procedure costs BDT 35,000–60,000 in a good Dhaka private clinic versus BDT 85,000–1,70,000 equivalent in India (plus travel, accommodation and time away from work). Bangladesh patients do not need to travel abroad for this procedure.
For current pricing from Dr. Nazrul’s clinic: Call +88019 7684 2234 or visit /contact/ — the team will provide a clear cost estimate before any commitment.
পিত্তথলির পাথরের রোগীর খাবার / Gallbladder Stone Diet in Bangladesh
Diet does not dissolve gallstones — but the right foods reduce the frequency and severity of pain attacks while you wait for surgery or if you have silent stones. Fat is the main trigger: when you eat fat, the gallbladder contracts to release bile — if a stone blocks the duct during contraction, pain starts.
| Food / খাবার | With Gallstones (Before Surgery) | After Surgery (Permanent) |
|---|---|---|
| সাদা ভাত White rice |
✅ Eat freely — low fat, easy to digest | ✅ Freely — no restriction |
| রুটি / Chapati | ✅ Good — low fat | ✅ Freely |
| ডাল / Lentils | ✅ Most dals fine — avoid very oily preparations | ✅ Freely |
| মাছ / Fish (steamed) | ✅ Excellent — low fat, high protein | ✅ Freely including fried after full recovery |
| মুরগির মাংস Chicken (skinless boiled) |
✅ Good — lean protein | ✅ Freely |
| সবজি / Vegetables | ✅ All vegetables — boiled or lightly cooked | ✅ All including raw salad |
| দই / Plain yoghurt | ✅ Good — low-fat variety | ✅ Freely |
| ফল / Fruits | ✅ All fruits — apple, banana, papaya especially good | ✅ Freely |
| গরুর মাংস / Beef | ⚠️ Limit or avoid — high fat triggers attacks | ⚠️ Moderate — some patients get loose stools initially |
| বিরিয়ানি / Biriyani | ❌ Major trigger — high fat, ghee, oil | ⚠️ Occasional after full recovery |
| ঘি / Ghee and butter | ❌ Strong trigger — pure fat | ⚠️ Small amounts after recovery |
| তেলে ভাজা / Fried food | ❌ Strong trigger — any fried food | ⚠️ Reduce — some patients tolerate, some do not |
| ডিমের কুসুম / Egg yolk | ⚠️ Limit — high cholesterol can trigger | ✅ Egg white freely; yolk in moderation |
| দুধ (ফুল ক্রিম) Full-fat milk |
⚠️ Switch to skimmed or low-fat | ✅ All dairy after recovery |
| পানি / Water | ✅ 2–3 litres/day — essential | ✅ Continue always |
গর্ভাবস্থায় পিত্তথলির পাথর / Gallstones During Pregnancy
Gallstones are the most common non-obstetric surgical emergency in pregnant women. Pregnancy raises oestrogen (which increases bile cholesterol) and progesterone (which slows gallbladder emptying) — both promote stone formation.
Gallstones in Pregnancy — Key Points:
- Biliary colic during pregnancy is managed conservatively first — IV fluids, pain relief, low-fat diet, observation
- Antibiotics for cholecystitis — safe in pregnancy; surgery usually delayed to 2nd trimester if possible
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the 2nd trimester (13–28 weeks) is safe and is the preferred approach if surgery is unavoidable
- Emergency surgery (perforation, severe cholecystitis, pancreatitis) is done at any stage of pregnancy
- Breastfeeding: safe to proceed with surgery after delivery — UDCA is excreted in breast milk and not recommended during breastfeeding
বাংলাদেশে পরামর্শ: Pregnant women with known gallstones should follow a strict low-fat diet throughout pregnancy to minimise attacks. Plan elective cholecystectomy 6–12 weeks after delivery once breastfeeding is established or weaned.
সচরাচর জিজ্ঞাসা / Frequently Asked Questions
Written as spoken questions for Google Assistant, Siri and voice search in English and Bengali.
What is cholecystectomy? / কোলেসিস্টেকটমি কি?
Quick answer: Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder — the standard treatment for gallbladder stones (পিত্তথলির পাথর). Today it is done laparoscopically — 3 small cuts, home in 24 hours. You can live a completely normal life without your gallbladder.
কোলেসিস্টেকটমি হলো পিত্তথলি কেটে বের করার অপারেশন। বর্তমানে ল্যাপারোস্কপিক পদ্ধতিতে মাত্র ৩টি ছোট ছিদ্র দিয়ে করা হয়। রোগী সাধারণত পরের দিন বাড়ি যেতে পারেন। পিত্তথলি ছাড়াও স্বাভাবিক জীবনযাপন সম্পূর্ণ সম্ভব।
Can gallbladder stone be removed without surgery? / অপারেশন ছাড়া পিত্তথলির পাথর সরানো যায়?
Quick answer: Almost never. Medicine (UDCA) only works for very small, pure cholesterol stones — less than 10% of patients. Stones return in 50% after stopping. If you have pain or complications, surgery is the only reliable option.
প্রায় কখনোই না। ওষুধ (UDCA) মাত্র ১০% রোগীর ক্ষেত্রে কিছুটা কাজ করে — এবং ওষুধ বন্ধ করলে ৫০% ক্ষেত্রে পাথর ফিরে আসে। হোমিওপ্যাথি বা আয়ুর্বেদিক চিকিৎসায় পাথর গলে এমন বৈজ্ঞানিক প্রমাণ নেই। ব্যথা বা জটিলতা হলে অপারেশনই একমাত্র নির্ভরযোগ্য সমাধান।
What is gallbladder stone meaning in Bengali? / পিত্তথলির পাথর মানে কি?
Quick answer: পিত্তথলির পাথর = gallbladder stone. পিত্তথলি = gallbladder (the small organ under the liver that stores bile / পিত্তরস). পাথর = stone. Medical term: cholelithiasis or gallstones.
পিত্তথলি হলো যকৃতের (লিভার) নিচে থাকা একটি ছোট থলি, যেখানে পিত্তরস (bile) জমা থাকে। এই পিত্তথলিতে যখন কঠিন দলা তৈরি হয় তাকে পিত্তথলির পাথর বলে। ইংরেজি মেডিকেল পরিভাষায়: cholelithiasis বা gallstones।
What are the symptoms of gallbladder stone? / পিত্তথলির পাথরের লক্ষণ কি কি?
Quick answer: Main symptom: sudden pain in the upper right abdomen, especially after fatty food. Also nausea, vomiting, bloating. If jaundice (yellow eyes/skin) or fever develops — see a doctor urgently. 30–40% of patients have no symptoms at all.
প্রধান লক্ষণ: চর্বিযুক্ত খাবারের পর ডান দিকের উপরিভাগে হঠাৎ তীব্র ব্যথা (বিলিয়ারি কোলিক)। সাথে বমি বমি ভাব, বমি, পেট ফাঁপা। চোখ বা ত্বক হলুদ হলে (জন্ডিস) বা জ্বর আসলে — এটি জরুরি সমস্যা, দ্রুত ডাক্তার দেখান।
What is gallbladder stone operation cost in Bangladesh?
Quick answer: Approximately BDT 35,000–60,000 at a private Dhaka clinic for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, including surgery, anaesthesia and 1–2 nights. Government hospitals cost much less. Significantly cheaper than the same procedure in India.
ঢাকায় বেসরকারি ক্লিনিকে ল্যাপারোস্কপিক কোলেসিস্টেকটমির আনুমানিক খরচ BDT ৩৫,০০০–৬০,০০০। সরকারি হাসপাতালে কম। ভারতে একই অপারেশনের তুলনায় অনেক কম। সঠিক তথ্যের জন্য: +88019 7684 2234।
Which doctor should I see for gallbladder stone? / পিত্তথলির পাথরে কোন ডাক্তার দেখাবো?
Quick answer: A general surgeon or hepatobiliary surgeon. Dr. Muhammad Nazrul Islam — FCPS (Surgery), MS (Colorectal Surgery), FACS — performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Dhaka. Call +88019 7684 2234.
পিত্তথলির পাথরের জন্য একজন জেনারেল সার্জন বা হেপাটোবিলিয়ারি সার্জন দেখাতে হবে। ঢাকায় ডা. মুহাম্মদ নজরুল ইসলাম (FCPS Surgery, FACS) নিয়মিত ল্যাপারোস্কপিক কোলেসিস্টেকটমি করেন। যোগাযোগ: +88019 7684 2234।
Can gallstones cause cancer? / পিত্তথলির পাথর থেকে কি ক্যান্সার হতে পারে?
Quick answer: Yes — rarely. Large stones (>3cm), long-standing stones in older women, and porcelain gallbladder increase gallbladder cancer risk. Removing the gallbladder eliminates this cancer risk permanently — one reason surgery is sometimes recommended even for silent large stones.
হ্যাঁ — বিরল ক্ষেত্রে। বড় পাথর (৩ সেমির বেশি), দীর্ঘদিনের পাথর এবং পোর্সেলিন গলব্লাডারে ক্যান্সারের ঝুঁকি বাড়ে। পিত্তথলি কেটে ফেললে এই ক্যান্সারের ঝুঁকি সম্পূর্ণ দূর হয়।
Is it safe to live without a gallbladder? / পিত্তথলি ছাড়া কি স্বাভাবিক জীবনযাপন করা যায়?
Quick answer: Yes — absolutely. The gallbladder is not essential. After removal, bile drips continuously from the liver into the bowel. Most people eat normally within weeks. Some have loose stools for 4–6 weeks — this settles on its own.
হ্যাঁ — সম্পূর্ণ স্বাভাবিক জীবনযাপন করা যায়। পিত্তথলি শরীরের জন্য অপরিহার্য নয়। অপসারণের পর লিভার থেকে সরাসরি পিত্তরস অন্ত্রে যায়। বেশিরভাগ রোগী ৩–৪ সপ্তাহের মধ্যে স্বাভাবিক খাবার খেতে পারেন। কিছু রোগীর ৪–৬ সপ্তাহ পাতলা পায়খানা হতে পারে — এটি নিজে থেকেই ঠিক হয়ে যায়।
Gallbladder Stone / পিত্তথলির পাথর — Get Expert Assessment in Dhaka
Gallbladder stones are very common — and very treatable. Most patients go home the same day or next day after laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Muhammad Nazrul Islam performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Dhaka with small cuts, fast recovery and low risk. If you have upper abdominal pain, pain after eating, or an ultrasound showing gallstones — book an assessment today.
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About the Author
Md. Salauddin Biswas
MA in Medical Anthropology (Health and Society in South Asia), University of Heidelberg, Germany
8+ years of public health research at BRAC University and the University of Dhaka. Published in BMC Human Resources for Health (2015) and the American Journal of Advances in Anthropology (2013). Research focus: healthcare access and patient behaviour in South Asia.
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Muhammad Nazrul Islam
FCPS (Surgery) · MS (Colorectal Surgery) · FACS
General & Colorectal Surgeon, Dhaka | Asst. Professor, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College & Hospital
20+ years experience · 50,000+ procedures · 300,000+ patients
Medical Disclaimer: This page is for general patient education only and does not replace professional medical advice. If you have gallbladder pain, jaundice, fever or any concerning symptoms, please see a qualified surgeon promptly. Do not delay surgery based on internet information alone. Contact Dr. Muhammad Nazrul Islam at +88019 7684 2234 for personal assessment.
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