Articles (5)
Synonyms
Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as acholecystectomy, is a very common procedure.
Articles for Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Complications of a gallbladder removal
Read about the risks of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including infections, internal damage and blood clots.
Introduction
Read about gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including why it's done, what's involved and what the potential risks are.
Patient story: "I was having my appendix out and the surgeon spied the gallstones - all 19 of them."
Read the real story of Phyllis Long, who had surgery to remove her gallstones after doctors discovered 19 of them when removing her appendix.
Recovering from gallbladder removal surgery
Read about recovering from having surgery to remove your gallbladder (cholecystectomy), including side effects, how long it takes to get back to normal, and driving after surgery.
What gallbladder removal surgery involves
Read about what happens before and during a gallbladder removal operation, (cholecystectomy), including the main differences between a keyhole and open procedure.
