Leaders in Surgical Care
Leaders in Surgical Care
Mountain View Surgical offers gallbladder surgery to families throughout Littleton and nearby Downtown Littleton, Southridge. Gallstone attacks are miserable — and removing the gallbladder is a safe, well-established fix. Our board-certified team see patients at 7750 S Broadway, Suite 230, Littleton, CO 80122 and operates at the area’s leading hospitals, so you can get expert surgical care close to home along the S Broadway and Santa Fe Drive (US-85) corridor.
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 Littleton is provided by Mountain View Surgical’s board-certified surgical group:
Chris Winter, MD, FACS • Michael Bertocchi, MD, FACS • Christine Rogness, MD, FACS • John James, MD, FACS • Jeffrey Harr, MD, FACS • Tyler Chan, MD, FACS • Eliza “Shevie” Kassai, MD, FACS • Jessica Babcock, MD • Blake Babcock, MD • Lauren Gleckler, MD
Medically reviewed by Chris Winter, MD, FACS.
“Very professional, caring, and patient in all my interactions at this practice. Thank you”
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Choosing a surgeon close to home makes gallbladder surgery easier — fewer long drives for your consultation, procedure, and follow-up visits. From Downtown Littleton, Southridge, Ketring Park to the wider Littleton area, our surgeons keep your care nearby, with hospital care at Littleton Adventist Hospital.
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 Littleton?
Call our Littleton 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 Littleton office is located at 7750 S Broadway, Suite 230, Littleton, CO 80122, close to Littleton Adventist Hospital and easy to reach via S Broadway and Santa Fe Drive (US-85). We serve patients across Downtown Littleton, Southridge, Ketring Park, Highlands Ranch and the wider Littleton area.
Address
7750 S Broadway, Suite 230, Littleton, CO 80122
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 Littleton? Request an appointment online or call 303-805-1855.