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What Causes Light Colored Stools After Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
My 14 y/o son had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy 3 weeks ago. He hasn t experienced any pain and he doesn t look jaundiced, but for the past week he has been passing light colored stools. He seems to feel okay, but he has been a little more fatigued and pale-looking than normal. I m concerned about a possible blockage or stricture of the bile duct. I should mention that his surgery was a difficult one due to anatomical abnormalities (short and high up cystic duct) and his gallbladder was so inflamed it had begun to fuse to the hepatic ducts. The surgeon felt that the surgery went well despite the difficulty. Should I be concerned about the color of his stool?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Obviously, light stools suggests possible blockage of the bile duct and though you don't see yellowness in the eyes it can sometimes be difficult to see. I would ask your Dr. to do repeat blood tests on the liver to see if anything is going on and to put your mind to rest.
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