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Ryan Andrew Langdon, PA is in Greenville, SC specializing in general surgery. Ryan Andrew Langdon, PA is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, Integrated Care Partners and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.
Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.
Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.
Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.
He has a state license in Connecticut.
Licensed In: Connecticut
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Ryan Andrew Langdon, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, ConnectiCare, Aetna, MultiPlan, Coventry, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, WellCare, Anthem, Prime Health, United Healthcare, Inc., Health New England and CarePartners of Connecticut.
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Mr. Ryan Langdon practices general surgery. Mr. Langdon's clinical interests include gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), appendectomy, and abscess incision and drainage. He appears to be in-network for MultiPlan, Anthem, ConnectiCare, and more. He is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. According to Hartford Healthcare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Willimantic, CT.
