Leaders in Surgical Care
Leaders in Surgical Care
Gallstone attacks are miserable — and removing the gallbladder is a safe, well-established fix. If you need gallbladder surgery in Aurora, Colorado, the surgeons at Mountain View Surgical bring advanced, minimally invasive care to the south Denver metro — see patients at 1421 S Potomac St #220, Aurora, CO 80012, near the I-225 Aurora medical corridor, serving Hampden, Village East and the wider Aurora area.
Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) removes the gallbladder, most often because gallstones are causing pain, inflammation, or blocking the bile ducts. Typical symptoms include sharp pain in the upper-right abdomen after fatty meals, nausea, bloating, and occasionally fever. The gallbladder isn’t an organ you need to live — once it’s removed, bile flows directly from the liver to the intestine and most people digest normally. Our surgeons perform the great majority of these as laparoscopic or robotic outpatient procedures through a few small incisions, so you recover quickly and go home the same day.
You may be a candidate if:
What to expect:
Recovery:
Whenever it is appropriate, our surgeons use minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic (da Vinci) techniques for gallbladder surgery, which generally mean smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster recovery than open surgery. Your surgeon will recommend the safest, most effective approach for your specific condition. Learn more about our robotic surgery program.
Your care in Aurora is provided by Mountain View Surgical’s board-certified surgical group:
Medically reviewed by Michael Bertocchi, MD, FACS.
“Great experience. I went in to get my gallbladder removed as well as to get a hernia repaired. The staff was personable and informative. The surgery went off without a hitch and I'm up and walking around, feeling great. Thank you Mountain View.”
Bert Soyka — Verified Google review · 2 years ago
For Aurora patients, that means expert gallbladder surgery without the drive into central Denver. Our team coordinates care with the I-225 Aurora medical corridor, and we’re easy to reach for families in Hampden, Village East, Heather Gardens and along I-225 and S Parker Road.
Can I live normally without a gallbladder?
Yes. The gallbladder stores bile, but it isn’t essential — after removal, bile flows straight from the liver to the intestine and the vast majority of people digest food normally.
Is gallbladder removal a major operation?
It’s one of the most common operations performed in the U.S. and is usually done laparoscopically or robotically through a few small incisions as a same-day, outpatient procedure.
Do I have to change my diet afterward?
Most people return to a normal diet. Some find it easier to ease off very fatty or greasy foods for the first few weeks while the body adjusts.
What happens if I leave gallstones untreated?
Untreated gallstones can lead to repeated painful attacks, gallbladder inflammation, or a blocked bile duct — which can become a surgical emergency. It’s best to have symptoms evaluated early.
How soon can I be seen for gallbladder surgery in Aurora?
Call our Aurora office at 303-805-1855 and we’ll get you scheduled quickly. Most new patients are seen within a week or two, and urgent problems are prioritized.
Our Aurora office is located at 1421 S Potomac St #220, Aurora, CO 80012, close to the I-225 Aurora medical corridor and easy to reach via I-225 and S Parker Road. We serve patients across Hampden, Village East, Heather Gardens, Dam East and the wider Aurora area.
Address
1421 S Potomac St #220, Aurora, CO 80012
Phone
303-805-1855 | Fax 303-805-4421
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Ready to talk with a surgeon about gallbladder surgery in Aurora? Request an appointment online or call 303-805-1855.