Surgical removal of the gallbladder to treat inflammation (cholecystitis) and/or presence of stones in the gallbladder (cholelithiasis).
A cholecystectomy is performed in severe cases of cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder. Cholecystitis is usually the result of gallstones (solid masses, primarily of cholesterol, formed in the gallbladder). Cholecystectomy is also indicated for patients with recurrent symptoms due to gallstones.
Surgical removal of the gall bladder, usually for cholecystitis or gallstones.
Removal of the gallbladder by laparoscopic or abdominal surgery. The procedure is performed for symptomatic gallbladder and bile duct disease. In the U.S. alone, more than half a million operations are performed annually, but some hospitals have reported a 20% increase in this number since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery. Surgical complications, including wound infections, adverse reactions to anesthetics, and injury to the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, or neighboring organs, occur about 5% of the time.
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the gallbladder. This intervention is typically employed to address the presence of troublesome gallstones. Additionally, it is utilized in cases of acute cholecystitis, which involves inflammation of the gallbladder. In certain situations, cholecystectomy is performed as an emergency treatment for gallbladder rupture or the accumulation of pus known as empyema. The removal of the gallbladder through cholecystectomy is considered a viable approach to manage these conditions and alleviate associated symptoms and complications.
Cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder, can be performed through conventional surgery or, more commonly, through minimally invasive techniques utilizing a laparoscope. The laparoscope is a specialized viewing tube that allows the passage of instruments, as illustrated in the adjacent box. Minimally invasive surgery offers several advantages, including smaller incisions, reduced postoperative pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays. The choice of surgical approach depends on various factors, including the individual patient’s condition, the surgeon’s expertise, and the presence of any complications.
The surgical procedure of bringing the gallbladder to the surface of the abdomen to allow the discharge of bile through an abdominal opening, performed to facilitate gallbladder drainage.