Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, most commonly because of gallstones causing pain, inflammation, infection, or other complications. The surgeon uses a small camera and specialized instruments inserted through several small abdominal incisions to remove the gallbladder. Compared with traditional open surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy generally involves smaller incisions, less post-operative discomfort, and a shorter recovery period.
Patients with Symptomatic Gallstones
Individuals experiencing recurring abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or indigestion caused by gallstones.
Patients with Gallbladder Inflammation
People diagnosed with acute or chronic cholecystitis, where inflammation of the gallbladder may require surgical removal.
Patients with Gallstone Complications
Individuals with complications such as bile duct obstruction, gallstone-related pancreatitis, or recurrent gallbladder problems requiring definitive treatment.
Comprehensive Gallbladder Assessment
Your surgeon evaluates your symptoms and medical history and may recommend an ultrasound, blood tests, or other imaging to assess the gallbladder and identify gallstones or inflammation.
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Under general anesthesia, the surgeon makes several small abdominal incisions and inserts a camera and specialized instruments to carefully detach and remove the gallbladder.
Recovery & Follow-Up Care
After surgery, your medical team monitors your recovery, provides pain-management and dietary guidance, and schedules follow-up care to ensure proper healing.
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Your Treatment Journey
Before Procedure
- You will undergo a medical evaluation, blood tests, and usually an abdominal ultrasound or other imaging.
- Your surgeon will discuss the procedure, expected benefits, potential risks, and alternatives.
- You will generally be instructed to fast before surgery and may need to temporarily adjust certain medications.
During Procedure
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is performed under general anesthesia.
- The procedure commonly takes around 1–2 hours, depending on the condition of the gallbladder and complexity of the surgery.
- The gallbladder is carefully separated from surrounding tissues and removed through one of the small incisions.
After Procedure
- Many patients can go home the same day or after an overnight stay, depending on their recovery.
- Mild abdominal pain, bloating, shoulder discomfort, or nausea may occur during the first few days.
- Most patients gradually return to normal activities within 1–2 weeks, although recovery may take longer following complicated surgery.
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