Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Leading consultant general, HPB and laparoscopic surgeon Mr Christian Macutkiewicz, practising at Spire Manchester Hospital, takes an expert look at gallstones in this video.

00:07 What are gallstones and how do they form?
01:00 What symptoms do gallstones typically cause?
02:50 When is surgery recommended for gallstones?
05:44 What does gallbladder removal surgery involve?
08:34 What is the recovery like after gallbladder surgery?
10:48 Can gallstones come back after surgery?

If you'd like to book an appointment with Mr Macutkiewicz, visit his Top Doctors profile here: topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/christian-macutkiewicz

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