Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder because of a blocked bile duct.
Gallbladder problems can cause you pain and nausea, but the good news is that this is really easy to rectify. All it takes is a simple operation.
Spire is pleased to offer gallbladder removal in Norwich to help alleviate discomfort and put an end to pain from gallstones for good. It can take as little as two hours and in many cases, you could leave hospital within 24 hours.
Sometimes also called
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
All the gallbladder removal procedures that Spire undertakes are done through either keyhole or open surgery. Keyhole uses very small incisions while open surgery is a little more invasive and you’ll need to stay in hospital for a few days.
The best approach will be determined at your initial consultation, where you’ll also agree on a date for your operation. On the day of your procedure the team will take care of everything. You’ll be given anaesthetic (usually general) and can expect the procedure to take no more than a few hours.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’re in need of private gallbladder removal across Norfolk. The team at Spire Norwich Hospital can answer any questions if you call them on 01603 456181, or at 01603 294 207 if you have a query regarding self-pay treatment. You can also fill out 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 | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £7,550 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £7,550 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£209 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,550 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £7,524 |
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy with X-ray imaging) | |||
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Initial consultation | £150 | ||
Treatment price | £7,737 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £7,887 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£215 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,737 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £7,740 |
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 Norwich 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.
At Spire, our specialist consultants have seen gallstones many times before. They hold many accreditations and have a record of success, and you can learn about them below.
If you’re in need of gallstone removal in Norwich and the surrounding area, Spire can help. Our local hospital is to the west of the city, just off Watton Road.
This will also be your closest Spire hospital facility if you live in nearby town such as:
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.
Spire Norwich Hospital is situated just off the A47 southern bypass, close to the University of East Anglia and just three miles from the city centre. Norwich is just over 100 miles from London and Stansted Airport is approximately 75 minutes by car.
Old Watton Road
Colney
Norwich
NR4 7TD
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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