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Departments Minimally Invasive Procedures Procedures Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Gall bladder removal usually is necessary when gallstones begin causing problems. Preoperative testing will determine if a patient needs the removal for relief from biliary colic or right upper abdominal pain after eating.
Performed as an outpatient procedure and done with general anesthesia, laparoscopic cholecystectomy requires just four small incisions for a cannula (narrow tube-like instrument) near the belly-button, laparoscope (telescope) and tiny camera and other cannulas used to separate gallbladder from what it is attached to and remove it. An X-ray may be used to detect stones left in the common bile duct, which can be removed then or during a second procedure. Incisions are closed with stitches or surgical tape.
This procedure generally has less pain than open surgery, faster recovery time and just four small incisions instead of one 5 to 7 inch incision in abdomen.
Talk to your doctor to see if you are a candidate for laparoscopic cholecystectomy or make an appointment by calling 1.877.UT.CARES (1.877.882.2737).