Diagram of Laparoscopic Cholocystectomy





 
 

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This operation removes the gallbladder. In most cases, the gallbladder is removed to treat gallstones that are causing symptoms such as abdominal pain or indigestion. Less commonly the gallbladder is removed when there are no gallstones but there is other evidence of gallbladder disease or malfunction. Most patients spend one night in the hospital and resume normal activities within a week.

 
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