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What Causes Jaundice Post Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?

I just had my gallbladder out, and well i am still in the hospital. Ive been here for sevral days and im having a mri on monday. My eyes are still yellow though it is mild, and I was jaundiced before surgery, but it disappeared like 2 hours before surgery. Now that my gallbladder is out i still have jaundice , dark urine, yellow eyes. And my bilirubin levels are unstable, sometimes it goes up and then down. I am concerned of the results of the MRI so to be prepared, can someone tell me possible causes of jaundice with no pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. I am feeling okay now, like I said, it does not have any pain. I also have inactive hepa B . Could it be that a stone is still inside me. But wouldnt that usually cause pain?
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hi,

Such jaundice after cholecystectomy suggests possibility of injury to bile duct. First of all prasence of jaundice needs to be confirmed by investigations &then needful treatment started. Please consult your operating surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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What Causes Jaundice Post Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?

Hi, Such jaundice after cholecystectomy suggests possibility of injury to bile duct. First of all prasence of jaundice needs to be confirmed by investigations &then needful treatment started. Please consult your operating surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale