Cholecystectomy: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder using small incisions and a camera, commonly performed for gallstone disease. Abstract In this article, we discuss preoperative clinical evaluation, diagnostic considerations, and the role/choice of antibiotics. Operative planning is discussed with attention to patient characteristics/disease condition as they may inform consideration of alternative operative approaches. Detailed steps of laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, and open cholecystectomy are discussed. Indications and operative steps for intraoperative cholangiogram and laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct ... A cholecystectomy is a surgical operation to remove your gallbladder — the small, hollow organ that stores bile for your digestive system. Gallbladder removal surgery is a common treatment for gallbladder disease because these conditions often cause more problems than the surgery. What is a cholecystectomy ? A cholecystectomy refers to a surgery to remove the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ under the liver. It's on the upper right side of the belly (abdomen). The gallbladder stores a digestive juice known as bile, produced in the liver. There are two types of surgery to take out the gallbladder: Open (traditional) method In this method, 1 cut about 4 to 6 inches long is done in the upper right-hand side of the belly. The surgeon locates the gallbladder ...