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Dr. Terri-Ann Wattsman, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Roanoke, VA specializing in pediatric general surgery. She graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Terri-Ann Wattsman, MD is affiliated with Carilion Clinic.
4348 Electric Road
Roanoke, VA 24018
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.
Dr. Terri-Ann Wattsman, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. She completed residency at Carilion Clinic. She is certified by the Board Certification: AB Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Residency: Carilion Clinic
Board Certification: Board Certification: AB Surgery - General Surgery
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Terri-Ann Wattsman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Terri-Ann Wattsman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Terri-Ann Wattsman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA.
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Dr. Terri-Ann Wattsman practices pediatric general surgery. These areas are among Dr. Wattsman's clinical interests: cancer surgery, bowel resection, and pain. She is professionally affiliated with Carilion Clinic. She is a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University. She trained at Carilion Clinic for residency. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Doctor.com reports that Dr. Wattsman is accepting new patients at her office in Roanoke, VA.
