Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
What is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
It is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the gallbladder, a stomach organ.
What is Gallbladder?
The gallbladder is a small organ on the right side of the upper belly that stores bile, a liquid that the body needs to break down food.
What are the symptoms that are noticed if one has
Gallbladder stones or deposits?
Gallstones can cause severe stomach discomfort, which is a very typical
symptom.
Nausea, vomiting, and indigestion are other common side effects.
If the stones stop the bile duct, they may also develop jaundice and, in
certain cases, fever.
How are the problems related to
gallbladder detected?
Doctors will commonly prescribe an ultrasound or a CT scan when patients
complain of abdominal pain and the symptoms listed above.
They may also request that the patient undergo a HIDA scan in specific cases.
What are the advantages of
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
Smaller incisions less than 1 inch long are used to remove the
gallbladder, which is preferred to open surgery.
The recuperation time is shorter than with open surgery. The pain is minor when
compared to open surgery.
When is laparoscopic cholecystectomy
suitable for you?
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be beneficial if the gallbladder
problems are severe.
And if you’ve had surgery on your upper abdomen before.