Private gallbladder surgery Brentwood

Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder because of a blocked bile duct.

Thanks to this simple procedure, you can be free from pain and discomfort from gallstones for life. Known as gallbladder removal surgery, it’s one of the UK’s most common operations.

If you’re looking for private gallbladder removal in the Brentwood area, Spire can help. Our experienced consultants can perform this in just an hour or two, with only short a hospital stay required afterwards.

Sometimes also called

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Open cholecystectomy

At a glance

  • 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

Why Spire?

  • Fast access to a wide range of treatments
  • Consultants who are experts in their field
  • Clear pricing with no hidden charges

By Wallace Health I Medically reviewed by Adrian Roberts.
Page last reviewed: October 2018 I Next review due: October 2023

Gallbladder removal: what to expect at Spire Hartswood Hospital

You’ll start by attending a consultation, so that the team can assess your best options. They’ll talk you through the procedure and explain whether you’ll have keyhole or open surgery. There isn’t much difference between the two, but the latter may mean you need to stay with us a few days.

When the day comes, the team will take care of you before, during and after your operation. You’ll have your own private room to relax in and you’ll be placed general under anaesthetic while they operate. The procedure should take a few hours at most, but can be quicker if keyhole surgery is used.

How to book

If you’re in need of gallbladder removal in the Basildon borough, Spire Hartswood Hospital can help. To book your appointment complete the enquiry form or call 01277 232525, or 01277 508 314 if you're looking into a self-pay treatment.

How much does Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy) cost at Spire Hartswood Hospital

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)
Initial consultation £150
Treatment price £6,698
Aftercare Included
From price From £6,848
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£273
Representative example
Loan amount £5,948
Deposit £750
Loan period 24 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £6,552
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy with X-ray imaging)
Initial consultation £150
Treatment price £7,246
Aftercare Included
From price From £7,396
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£298
Representative example
Loan amount £6,496
Deposit £750
Loan period 24 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £7,152

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 Hartswood 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.

Find a consultant for your gallbladder removal procedure at Spire Hartswood Hospital

Spire’s consultants have a wealth of experience in this area of medicine. If you’d like to learn a bit more about them, select from the profiles shown below.

Areas served

Spire Hartswood Hospital is really easy to get to if you’re looking for gallbladder removal around Romford and other parts of North East London. The facility is near the M25 in Brentwood.

This is also the closest Spire hospital for locations such as:

  • Grays
  • Heybridge
  • Rainham
  • Upminster
  • West Thurrock

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.

How to get to us

Spire Hartswood Hospital is based in quiet and peaceful grounds, just two miles from the M25 motorway and easily accessible from other major roads like the M11, A12 and A13. It is 25 miles from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles from central London.

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Spire Hartswood Hospital,

Eagle Way
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 3LE

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COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Hartswood Hospital.

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