Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your gall bladder. This is a pear-shaped organ that sits just below your liver in the upper right side of your abdomen.
FAQ’s
What Is The Gallbladder?
It is an organ that stores bile, a digestive enzyme produced by the liver.
What Are The Indications?
Indications of gall bladder removal include:
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Cholecystitis or inflammation of the gall bladder usually associated with stones.
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Pancreatitis- inflammation of the pancreatic gland caused frequently by the passage of stones or sludge down the common bile duct (CBD).
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Obstructive Jaundice – increase in bilirubin due to obstruction of the flow of bile down the CBD.
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Biliary colic – pain caused frequently by stone traversing the CBD. Surgery is done principally after the CBD has been cleared of stones.
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Gallbladder polyps.
What Are The Benefits Of A Laparoscopic Procedure For Gallbladder Removal?
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Better Cosmesis
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Early return to work
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Less pain postoperatively
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Shorter hospital stay
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Prevention of complications related to a pathological gallbladder
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