Private gallbladder surgery South-West London
Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder because of a blocked bile duct.
Applying all the latest techniques and technologies, pain from gallstones can be a thing of the past. At Spire, the team of highly-skilled consultants can put an end to discomfort for good.
If you’re looking for gallbladder removal in South West London, Spire can help. This routine procedure takes just two hours and will stop gallstones from ever returning again.
Sometimes also called
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Open cholecystectomy
At a glance
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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
Why Spire?
- Fast access to treatment when you need it
- Consultants who are experts in their field
- Flexible payment options to make it easy and more affordable
- Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission
Gallbladder removal: what to expect at Spire St Anthony's Hospital
You’ll be invited to Spire St Anthony’s Hospital for a consultation. This involves some checks and a discussion of your medical history, based upon which your consultant will plan your procedure.
On the day, simply turn up and the team will take care of you before, during and after. You’ll have your own room to relax in and the operation should be completed in two hour or so, all done under general anaesthetic.
Depending on the type of surgery you needed, you could leave hospital the same day. But you’ll be out and back to your best within a few days at most.
How to book
The team at Spire St Anthony's Hospital will be happy to arrange gallbladder removal in the Epsom area and beyond. Simply get in touch by calling 020 8337 6691, or contact 0203 131 2295 for any self-pay enquiries. You could also complete our online enquiry form.
How much does Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy) cost at Spire St Anthony's 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.
We can't display a fee for this procedure just now. Please contact us for a quote.
Spire St Anthony's 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 St Anthony’s Hospital
If you’d like to learn more about the team at St Anthony’s Hospital, simply view their profiles below. Between them, our expert consultants have vast experience in this area of medicine.
Find a consultant at Spire St Anthony's Hospital
Areas served
Spire St Anthony’s Hospital is excellently located for private gallbladder removal in Croydon and surrounds. You can find the hospital in Sutton, along London Road, making it easy to reach from much of South West London, including:
- Banstead
- Chessington
- Epsom
- Mitcham
- Morden
- Wallington
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 St Anthony’s Hospital is a large private hospital providing an extensive range of treatments and services for our patients in Sutton and the surrounding Surrey and south London area.
Spire St Anthony's Hospital,
801 London Road
Cheam
Sutton
SM3 9DW
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire St Anthony's Hospital.
Sources
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