Gallbladder and Liver Surgery: The Patient Pathway
Patients scheduled for gallbladder or liver surgery want to know what to expect. This pathway outlines the steps from the appointment to follow-up after discharge. Medical decisions are always made during the consultation with the necessary investigations.
1. Appointment and contact
You can reach the clinic by phone or WhatsApp for appointment times, location and contact options. There is no need to send medical documents or images by message; the assessment is made during the consultation.
2. Preparing for the consultation
- Bring your existing imaging and laboratory results
- A list of the medicines you take
- Details of previous operations and illnesses
3. Hospital workflow
Preoperative tests, anesthesia review and surgical planning are completed at Özel Antalya Medicalpark Hospital.
4. Surgery and hospital stay
Laparoscopic gallbladder operations usually require one overnight stay; liver surgeries vary depending on the case.
5. Discharge
The timing of discharge depends on clinical status; wound care, medication and activity plans are provided in writing.
6. Follow-up
The follow-up appointment is scheduled at discharge; control imaging and laboratory results are reviewed during that visit.
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Contact & Information
WhatsApp, phone and e-mail are for administrative matters only, such as appointments and directions. Please do not send a summary of symptoms or complaints, test results, ultrasound or other images, reports, prescriptions, ID documents or any other health or sensitive personal data; no diagnosis, treatment or preliminary assessment is provided by message. In an emergency do not wait for a reply: call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Contact via WhatsAppThe information on this page is provided for general patient education only and does not replace diagnosis, treatment or any surgical decision. An assessment appropriate for you can only be made after a clinical examination and the necessary investigations.