A Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a procedure to remove the gallbladder. In this surgical process, the doctor makes few and very small incisions on the right side of your abdomen. However, the doctor inserts a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera attached to it into one of the incisions. The doctor can view the inside of your abdomen on the screen. The gallbladder is then removed through another small incision.
Gallstones are crystals that form in the gallbladder. They can block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder into your digestive system. This roadblock causes cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder). Gallstones can also move to other parts of the body and cause problems.
Before the surgery, your doctor will examine you physically and will inquire about your medical history. He may also perform the following tests before the surgery:
You will receive general anesthesia before the surgery. They’ll place another tube -an IV line, in your arm to deliver fluids and medications. Your surgeon will make a few small incisions in your abdomen. The surgeon will insert thin, hollow tubes into those incisions. The surgical team will then place a laparoscope and other surgical tools into the tubes. With the help of special tools, the surgeon will detach the gallbladder from the rest of the body and remove it. The team will then close the incisions with stitches, surgical clips, or surgical glue.
After the surgery, you will be kept in a recovery room for some time. Your doctor will watch you for some time to make sure that you are physically fine and reacting well. Your doctor will check your heart, breathing, blood pressure and ability to urinate (pee). However, if you don’t have any complications, you can go home the same day as your laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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