Gallbladder surgery in Tijuana: stop the attacks before they become an emergency
Gallstones that cause pain do not go away on their own. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through small incisions and is one of the most common operations in general surgery.
Gallbladder Surgery (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy)
The gallbladder stores bile. When stones form inside it, they can block its outlet and cause intense pain in the upper right abdomen, often after a heavy meal, with nausea or vomiting. Left untreated, stones can lead to infection of the gallbladder, blockage of the bile ducts with jaundice, or pancreatitis.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder with the stones inside. You can live normally without it: bile simply flows directly from the liver to the intestine.
Symptoms that suggest gallstones
- Pain in the upper right or middle abdomen after eating
- Pain that spreads to the back or right shoulder
- Nausea and vomiting with the pain
- Bloating and intolerance to fatty food
- Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine or fever: seek care urgently
The indication is confirmed at your evaluation.
Gallbladder surgery, step by step
Diagnosis
An abdominal ultrasound confirms the stones. Lab work shows whether there is infection or blockage of the bile duct.
Pre-op
Internal medicine evaluation, lab work and electrocardiogram.
Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy through three or four small incisions, usually in under an hour.
Recovery
A 24-hour hospital stay, walking the same day and a return to desk work in about a week.
After surgery
Most people go back to a normal diet within a few weeks, starting with low-fat meals. Avoid heavy lifting for two to four weeks. The gallbladder is sent to pathology as routine and the result is reviewed at your follow-up visit.
$38,000 MXN
- Evaluation by an internal medicine physician
- Lab work
- Electrocardiogram
- Surgical fees
- 24-hour hospital stay
Price published by the clinic on its social media, in Mexican pesos. Confirm current pricing and financing when you book.
What people ask most
Can the stones be removed and the gallbladder left?
No. A gallbladder that forms stones keeps forming them. The standard treatment is to remove it.
How much does gallbladder surgery cost in Tijuana?
The package advertised by the clinic is $38,000 MXN and includes internal medicine evaluation, lab work, electrocardiogram, surgical fees and a 24-hour hospital stay. Confirm current pricing when you book.
What if I do nothing?
Stones that have already caused pain tend to cause it again, and each episode carries a risk of infection, jaundice or pancreatitis, which may require emergency surgery.
This page offers general information and does not replace a medical visit. Every case is assessed individually; results and recovery times vary from person to person.
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- Mexico · where surgery takes placeBlue Tower Hospital, Vía Oriente 9750, Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C.
- USA · administrative address4370 Palm Ave., San Diego, California 92154
- HoursVisits by appointment