Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder because of a blocked bile duct.
At Spire Alexandra Hospital, we’re pleased to provide private gallbladder removal in Chatham and the surrounding area. Gallstones and gallbladder problems are a common cause of nausea and discomfort. But with a simple procedure, you can get back to feeling your best as soon as possible.
Our specialist consultants have plenty of experience in both gallbladder and gallstone removal here in Rochester. This simple operation can rapidly relieve pain with only short a hospital stay required.
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Typical hospital stay
Same day or one night for keyhole surgery
Procedure duration
One to two hours
Type of anaesthetic
Usually general
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
Our gallbladder removal services are either inpatient or outpatient procedures, and your consultant will be able to explain which is best for you and why. Outpatient procedures involve keyhole surgery, through small incisions, and you could leave hospital the same day. While inpatient procedures require open surgery and larger incisions, and a stay of a few days may be needed.
You’ll receive a full consolation before your procedure, and when the day comes, you’ll be shown to your own private room. You’ll then be given anaesthetic (usually general) and the operation should take around two hours.
To arrange gallstone removal in Gravesend and Rochester, simply get in touch with our friendly team today at Spire Alexandra Hospital by contacting 01634 687 166, or 0163 462 4450 for self-pay treatment enquiries.
You could book an appointment online by completing our enquiry form.
It’s a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) | |||
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Initial consultation | £160 | ||
Treatment price | £6,544 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £6,704 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£266 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £5,794 |
Deposit | £750 |
Loan period | 24 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £6,384 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Alexandra Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
All our highly-skilled consultants are experienced in this straightforward procedure, and you can find more information about their qualifications and specialisms by viewing the profiles below.
Our Spire Alexandra Hospital can be found in the Walderslade area of Chatham. That means we’re conveniently located if you’re looking for gallbladder removal in Rochester, Gravesend, and many other towns across Kent and the wider South East region.
This is your best-placed Spire hospital if you live in:
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
Impton Lane
Walderslade
Chatham
ME5 9PG
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cholecystectomy/about/pac-20384818
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gallbladder-removal/what-happens/
https://www.healthline.com/health/gallbladder-removal-open
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/digestive-gut-health/gallstones
https://www.everydayhealth.com/gallbladder/diagnostic-tests-for-gallbladder-disease.aspx