GENERAL SURGERY · HUA HIN

Gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)

Review gallstones and whether laparoscopic cholecystectomy is appropriate in a hospital setting.

Service information for Dr Kittipob Kirdpun · MD, FRCSTUpdated 23 October 2026

When to seek a consultation

Intermittent right upper abdominal or upper central pain, particularly after meals, or gallstones on ultrasound should be reviewed to establish the cause.

Assessment and options

Symptoms, ultrasound and blood tests guide observation or surgery. Not every symptom-free gallstone needs removal. Suspected bile duct stones may need additional investigation or treatment.

What to bring

Bring ultrasound images and reports, blood results, medications and medical history. Ask about the operation, hospital stay and a personalised cost estimate.

Risks and symptoms that should not wait

Risks include bleeding, bile leak, bile duct injury and conversion to open surgery. Severe pain, fever or jaundice require urgent medical assessment.

General information to support a consultation, not an individual diagnosis. Treatment outcomes vary.

Medical sources

NHS · Gallbladder removal

HUA HIN · CHA-AM · PRAN BURI

Hospital care in Hua Hin

For people in Hua Hin, Cha-am, Pran Buri and nearby areas who can travel to Hua Hin. Examinations, endoscopy and operations take place in hospitals according to clinical indications and each facility’s availability. This website has no separate walk-in clinic.

PRIVATE HOSPITAL

Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin

Confirm the doctor’s schedule and availability of the relevant service directly with the hospital before travelling.

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PRIVATE HOSPITAL

San Paulo Hua Hin Hospital

Confirm the doctor’s schedule and availability of the relevant service directly with the hospital before travelling.

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PUBLIC HOSPITAL

Hua Hin Hospital

Use the hospital’s usual appointment, referral and entitlement procedures.

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Before your appointment

Can I use health insurance?

Some investigations and treatments may be covered, depending on your policy, insurer approval and the hospital providing care. A condition’s name alone cannot confirm coverage.

Ask the hospital to check your insurance card, policy number and previous reports, including benefits, limits, waiting periods, exclusions and any pre-authorization required before a procedure.

Screening without symptoms may have different terms from tests to investigate symptoms. Confirm direct billing or reimbursement with the hospital. Kittipob Care membership excludes treatment fees and does not guarantee an insurance claim.

How do costs and insurance work?

Request an estimate from the hospital once the care plan is known. Ask about relevant consultation, procedure, sedation, pathology, room and physician fees. Pre-claim approval and coverage are confirmed by your insurer; reimbursement is not guaranteed.

How is an appointment confirmed?

The date, time, facility and service must be confirmed by the hospital or coordination service. Viewing this page does not create a confirmed booking.