Cholecystectomy

It is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder in case of inflammation (cholecystitis), stones (cholelithiasis), or both.

Types of Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

It is a minimally invasive procedure with 3-4 small incisions.

Open Cholecystectomy

It involves a large abdominal incision (6 inches) to remove the gallbladder.

Signs & Symptoms of Cholecystectomy Need

Severe pain in the upper right or center abdomen
Pain that spreads to the right shoulder or back
Tenderness over the abdomen when touched
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever

Treatment of Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

A laparoscope with a camera is inserted into the abdomen via an incision. Surgical tools are inserted through another incision. The surgeon operates the tools by watching a video monitor and removes the gallbladder.

Open Cholecystectomy

A large incision is made in the abdomen below the ribs on the right side. The muscle and tissue are pulled back to reveal the liver and gallbladder. The gallbladder is then removed and the incision is sutured.