Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for treating gallstones. The gallbladder, together with the stones, is removed through 3–4 small incisions, so recovery is fast and scarring minimal. At the Proctocare clinic in Bratislava, the operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, and you go home the same day.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures
- Day-surgery basis – you go home the same day, with a check after the procedure
- No referral and no waiting lists
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What laparoscopic cholecystectomy is
It is the minimally invasive removal of the gallbladder together with the stones. Instead of one large incision, the surgeon works through 3–4 small incisions (usually under 1 cm), through which a camera and fine instruments are inserted. The surgical field is magnified on a monitor, allowing precise, gentle work.
The operation takes place under general anesthesia and lasts 30–45 minutes. After a few hours of monitoring at the clinic, you go home accompanied by someone close to you – no hospital bed stay.
The body functions perfectly well without a gallbladder. Bile, produced by the liver, flows directly into the intestine; it simply is not stored along the way – most patients notice no difference after a short time.
Who the operation is intended for
- Patients with symptomatic gallstones – after a first or repeated colic
- Patients with recurrent digestive trouble after fatty meals and confirmed stones
- Patients who have had gallbladder inflammation, once the acute condition has passed
- Patients with an incidental finding, in whom the surgeon recommends surgery after weighing the risks
You can read more about the condition itself on the gallstones page. We do not operate on acute gallbladder inflammation with complications – it belongs in a hospital; more on the gallbladder inflammation page.
How laparoscopic gallbladder surgery works
The procedure takes place under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdominal wall, through which a camera and special surgical instruments are inserted. The gallbladder is removed minimally invasively without a large surgical incision.
30–45 minutes
The standard length of a laparoscopic gallbladder operation.
Day surgery
The procedure takes place on a day-surgery basis, without a hospital bed stay.
Home on the day of surgery
After a few hours of monitoring, you go home accompanied by someone close to you.
Benefits of laparoscopic surgery
A gentle approach
Instead of one large incision, just 3–4 small ones – less pain after the operation and minimal scarring.
Fast recovery
Most patients return to everyday life within 1 to 2 weeks.
Your own home
You recover at home, not in a hospital bed – more comfortable and with a lower risk of infection.
An experienced surgeon
Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures.
A definitive solution
With the gallbladder and stones removed, neither colic nor inflammation can return.
No waiting lists
As a private clinic we operate with no referral and no long wait for a date.
Preparing for your surgery
- You undergo a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation – we organize everything for you
- From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke
- Report blood thinners and all medication you take regularly in advance – we agree on any adjustments
- Arrange an adult escort for the journey home and someone close to you for the first 24 hours
You will find details about preparation and the day itself on the procedure and preparation page.
Recovery
What the return to everyday life looks like
The first days
Rest at home and keep the wounds clean and dry. Mild pain at the incision sites and tiredness are normal and are eased with ordinary painkillers.
1 to 2 weeks
Most patients return to everyday life and a desk job. Put off physically demanding activities and lifting heavy loads, as instructed by the doctor.
Diet after the operation
For the first weeks, a lighter diet with fewer fatty and fried foods is recommended. The body gradually adjusts to digestion without a gallbladder, and your menu returns to normal.
Check after the procedure
The procedure includes a follow-up examination, at which the doctor checks the healing of the wounds and answers your questions.
Who performs the operation
Gallbladder operations at the Proctocare center are performed by an experienced surgical team led by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery. MUDr. Majeský has over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. The operations are carried out with a modern minimally invasive approach on a day-surgery basis, with an emphasis on patient safety and fast recovery.
Frequently asked questions about gallbladder surgery
In most cases no. We perform the operation on a day-surgery basis – the patient goes home on the day of surgery.
After laparoscopic surgery the pain is considerably less than with a classic open procedure. Any mild pain responds well to ordinary painkillers.
A standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes approximately 30–45 minutes.
Office/administrative work in 5–10 days, physically demanding work in 3–4 weeks. The surgeon sets the exact recommendation individually.
You can have light food just a few hours after the operation. A full diet without restrictions is possible after a few weeks.
Yes. The gallbladder is not an essential organ. Most patients live without any long-term restrictions after the operation.
We operate in Bratislava, at Proctocare day surgery. We accept patients from all over Slovakia.
Related topics
Gallstones
Why stones form, how they present and when surgery is the right solution.
Gallbladder inflammation
The most common complication of stones – how to recognize it and why not to postpone a planned operation after it.
Procedure and preparation
Everything about day surgery – from pre-operative examinations to care at home after the operation.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Get rid of your gallbladder trouble once and for all
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation – we schedule your operation with no waiting lists.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for treating gallstones. The gallbladder, together with the stones, is removed through 3–4 small incisions, so recovery is fast and scarring minimal. At the Proctocare clinic in Bratislava, the operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, and you go home the same day.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures
- Day-surgery basis – you go home the same day, with a check after the procedure
- No referral and no waiting lists
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What laparoscopic cholecystectomy is
It is the minimally invasive removal of the gallbladder together with the stones. Instead of one large incision, the surgeon works through 3–4 small incisions (usually under 1 cm), through which a camera and fine instruments are inserted. The surgical field is magnified on a monitor, allowing precise, gentle work.
The operation takes place under general anesthesia and lasts 30–45 minutes. After a few hours of monitoring at the clinic, you go home accompanied by someone close to you – no hospital bed stay.
The body functions perfectly well without a gallbladder. Bile, produced by the liver, flows directly into the intestine; it simply is not stored along the way – most patients notice no difference after a short time.
Who the operation is intended for
- Patients with symptomatic gallstones – after a first or repeated colic
- Patients with recurrent digestive trouble after fatty meals and confirmed stones
- Patients who have had gallbladder inflammation, once the acute condition has passed
- Patients with an incidental finding, in whom the surgeon recommends surgery after weighing the risks
You can read more about the condition itself on the gallstones page. We do not operate on acute gallbladder inflammation with complications – it belongs in a hospital; more on the gallbladder inflammation page.
How laparoscopic gallbladder surgery works
The procedure takes place under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdominal wall, through which a camera and special surgical instruments are inserted. The gallbladder is removed minimally invasively without a large surgical incision.
30–45 minutes
The standard length of a laparoscopic gallbladder operation.
Day surgery
The procedure takes place on a day-surgery basis, without a hospital bed stay.
Home on the day of surgery
After a few hours of monitoring, you go home accompanied by someone close to you.
Benefits of laparoscopic surgery
A gentle approach
Instead of one large incision, just 3–4 small ones – less pain after the operation and minimal scarring.
Fast recovery
Most patients return to everyday life within 1 to 2 weeks.
Your own home
You recover at home, not in a hospital bed – more comfortable and with a lower risk of infection.
An experienced surgeon
Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures.
A definitive solution
With the gallbladder and stones removed, neither colic nor inflammation can return.
No waiting lists
As a private clinic we operate with no referral and no long wait for a date.
Preparing for your surgery
- You undergo a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation – we organize everything for you
- From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke
- Report blood thinners and all medication you take regularly in advance – we agree on any adjustments
- Arrange an adult escort for the journey home and someone close to you for the first 24 hours
You will find details about preparation and the day itself on the procedure and preparation page.
Recovery
What the return to everyday life looks like
The first days
Rest at home and keep the wounds clean and dry. Mild pain at the incision sites and tiredness are normal and are eased with ordinary painkillers.
1 to 2 weeks
Most patients return to everyday life and a desk job. Put off physically demanding activities and lifting heavy loads, as instructed by the doctor.
Diet after the operation
For the first weeks, a lighter diet with fewer fatty and fried foods is recommended. The body gradually adjusts to digestion without a gallbladder, and your menu returns to normal.
Check after the procedure
The procedure includes a follow-up examination, at which the doctor checks the healing of the wounds and answers your questions.
Who performs the operation
Gallbladder operations at the Proctocare center are performed by an experienced surgical team led by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery. MUDr. Majeský has over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. The operations are carried out with a modern minimally invasive approach on a day-surgery basis, with an emphasis on patient safety and fast recovery.
Frequently asked questions about gallbladder surgery
In most cases no. We perform the operation on a day-surgery basis – the patient goes home on the day of surgery.
After laparoscopic surgery the pain is considerably less than with a classic open procedure. Any mild pain responds well to ordinary painkillers.
A standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes approximately 30–45 minutes.
Office/administrative work in 5–10 days, physically demanding work in 3–4 weeks. The surgeon sets the exact recommendation individually.
You can have light food just a few hours after the operation. A full diet without restrictions is possible after a few weeks.
Yes. The gallbladder is not an essential organ. Most patients live without any long-term restrictions after the operation.
We operate in Bratislava, at Proctocare day surgery. We accept patients from all over Slovakia.
Related topics
Gallstones
Why stones form, how they present and when surgery is the right solution.
Gallbladder inflammation
The most common complication of stones – how to recognize it and why not to postpone a planned operation after it.
Procedure and preparation
Everything about day surgery – from pre-operative examinations to care at home after the operation.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Get rid of your gallbladder trouble once and for all
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation – we schedule your operation with no waiting lists.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for treating gallstones. The gallbladder, together with the stones, is removed through 3–4 small incisions, so recovery is fast and scarring minimal. At the Proctocare clinic in Bratislava, the operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, and you go home the same day.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures
- Day-surgery basis – you go home the same day, with a check after the procedure
- No referral and no waiting lists
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What laparoscopic cholecystectomy is
It is the minimally invasive removal of the gallbladder together with the stones. Instead of one large incision, the surgeon works through 3–4 small incisions (usually under 1 cm), through which a camera and fine instruments are inserted. The surgical field is magnified on a monitor, allowing precise, gentle work.
The operation takes place under general anesthesia and lasts 30–45 minutes. After a few hours of monitoring at the clinic, you go home accompanied by someone close to you – no hospital bed stay.
The body functions perfectly well without a gallbladder. Bile, produced by the liver, flows directly into the intestine; it simply is not stored along the way – most patients notice no difference after a short time.
Who the operation is intended for
- Patients with symptomatic gallstones – after a first or repeated colic
- Patients with recurrent digestive trouble after fatty meals and confirmed stones
- Patients who have had gallbladder inflammation, once the acute condition has passed
- Patients with an incidental finding, in whom the surgeon recommends surgery after weighing the risks
You can read more about the condition itself on the gallstones page. We do not operate on acute gallbladder inflammation with complications – it belongs in a hospital; more on the gallbladder inflammation page.
How laparoscopic gallbladder surgery works
The procedure takes place under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdominal wall, through which a camera and special surgical instruments are inserted. The gallbladder is removed minimally invasively without a large surgical incision.
30–45 minutes
The standard length of a laparoscopic gallbladder operation.
Day surgery
The procedure takes place on a day-surgery basis, without a hospital bed stay.
Home on the day of surgery
After a few hours of monitoring, you go home accompanied by someone close to you.
Benefits of laparoscopic surgery
A gentle approach
Instead of one large incision, just 3–4 small ones – less pain after the operation and minimal scarring.
Fast recovery
Most patients return to everyday life within 1 to 2 weeks.
Your own home
You recover at home, not in a hospital bed – more comfortable and with a lower risk of infection.
An experienced surgeon
Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures.
A definitive solution
With the gallbladder and stones removed, neither colic nor inflammation can return.
No waiting lists
As a private clinic we operate with no referral and no long wait for a date.
Preparing for your surgery
- You undergo a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation – we organize everything for you
- From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke
- Report blood thinners and all medication you take regularly in advance – we agree on any adjustments
- Arrange an adult escort for the journey home and someone close to you for the first 24 hours
You will find details about preparation and the day itself on the procedure and preparation page.
Recovery
What the return to everyday life looks like
The first days
Rest at home and keep the wounds clean and dry. Mild pain at the incision sites and tiredness are normal and are eased with ordinary painkillers.
1 to 2 weeks
Most patients return to everyday life and a desk job. Put off physically demanding activities and lifting heavy loads, as instructed by the doctor.
Diet after the operation
For the first weeks, a lighter diet with fewer fatty and fried foods is recommended. The body gradually adjusts to digestion without a gallbladder, and your menu returns to normal.
Check after the procedure
The procedure includes a follow-up examination, at which the doctor checks the healing of the wounds and answers your questions.
Who performs the operation
Gallbladder operations at the Proctocare center are performed by an experienced surgical team led by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery. MUDr. Majeský has over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. The operations are carried out with a modern minimally invasive approach on a day-surgery basis, with an emphasis on patient safety and fast recovery.
Frequently asked questions about gallbladder surgery
In most cases no. We perform the operation on a day-surgery basis – the patient goes home on the day of surgery.
After laparoscopic surgery the pain is considerably less than with a classic open procedure. Any mild pain responds well to ordinary painkillers.
A standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes approximately 30–45 minutes.
Office/administrative work in 5–10 days, physically demanding work in 3–4 weeks. The surgeon sets the exact recommendation individually.
You can have light food just a few hours after the operation. A full diet without restrictions is possible after a few weeks.
Yes. The gallbladder is not an essential organ. Most patients live without any long-term restrictions after the operation.
We operate in Bratislava, at Proctocare day surgery. We accept patients from all over Slovakia.
Related topics
Gallstones
Why stones form, how they present and when surgery is the right solution.
Gallbladder inflammation
The most common complication of stones – how to recognize it and why not to postpone a planned operation after it.
Procedure and preparation
Everything about day surgery – from pre-operative examinations to care at home after the operation.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Get rid of your gallbladder trouble once and for all
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation – we schedule your operation with no waiting lists.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk