Gallbladder removal at Even Hospitals, Bengaluru. Package pricing from ₹90,000 to ₹1,60,000, cashless insurance handled end to end, and consultants who do this procedure regularly rather than occasionally. Even Hospitals performs gallstone surgery in bangalore in Bengaluru at Race Course Road, JP Nagar and Hebbal.
Estimated package range: ₹90,000 to ₹1,60,000
| Package | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Package | ₹1,10,000 to ₹1,60,000 |
| Open Cholecystectomy Package | ₹90,000 to ₹1,40,000 |
Included: surgeon and anaesthetist fees, operating theatre, day-care room, standard consumables, discharge medication and the scheduled follow-up. Excluded: pre-operative tests ordered before admission, implants or meshes where the technique requires them, and treatment for unrelated conditions found during work-up. Cashless insurance is filed by our team; no-cost EMI is available.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy uses 3 - 4 small keyhole incisions and a high-definition camera to remove the gallbladder. Recovery is significantly faster than open surgery — most patients are discharged within 24 hours and return to office work within a week. This is the gold-standard for gallstone removal.
Open cholecystectomy is performed through a single 4 - 6 inch incision below the right ribcage. It is reserved for complex cases — severe inflammation, dense scarring from prior surgeries, or when safe laparoscopic access isn't possible. Recovery takes longer but the outcome is equally definitive.
Asymptomatic gallstones often don't require surgery and can be monitored. However, surgery is recommended if you have diabetes, a porcelain gallbladder, gallstones larger than 3 cm, or are at higher risk of complications. Your surgeon will help you weigh the options.
Most laparoscopic patients are discharged within 24 hours. Open surgery patients usually stay for 2 - 3 days. Complex cases (severe inflammation, conversion to open) may need an extra day or two.
Laparoscopic patients typically return to desk work in 7 - 10 days and full activity within 2 weeks. Open surgery patients need 3 - 4 weeks for desk work and 6 weeks for heavy lifting.
Most patients eat normally within a few weeks. A small minority experience temporary loose stools after fatty meals — usually resolves within months. The liver continues to produce bile, just without a storage organ.
Roughly 90 - 95% of gallstone surgeries are completed laparoscopically. In some cases (dense adhesions, severe inflammation, bleeding) the surgeon may convert to open surgery mid-procedure for safety — this is planned for, not a complication.
Start with a low-fat, easily digestible diet (clear soups, soft rice, boiled vegetables) for the first week. Gradually reintroduce fats over 2 - 4 weeks. Most patients return to a normal diet within a month.
Yes. Gallstone surgery (laparoscopic and open) is covered under most health insurance plans in India, including cashless policies. Our team handles all insurance paperwork and pre-authorisation so you have nothing to worry about.
Even Hospitals, Race Course Road — central Bengaluru, 5 minutes from Sir M. Visvesvaraya / Majestic metro.
Even Hospitals, JP Nagar — south Bengaluru, close to Jayanagar and Banashankari.
Even Hospitals, Hebbal — north Bengaluru, off the Outer Ring Road.
Consultations run seven days a week. Call 080 4709 5888 or use the cost estimator to get a written quote before you commit to anything.