Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive operation to remove the gallbladder; four small incisions are made, through which a tiny video camera (laparoscope) and other instruments are inserted so the surgeon can see inside and remove the gallbladder without making a larger incision.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Laparoscopic cholecystectomy:

Cholecystitis
Gallbladder stones

Other Surgical Options: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Laparoscopic cholecystectomy may include these surgeries:

Open cholecystectomy

Anesthetic Requirements for Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Laparoscopic cholecystectomy may include:

General anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Possible surgical complications of Laparoscopic cholecystectomy may include:

Bleeding
Infection
Injury to common bile duct
Injury to other organs
Adverse reaction to anesthesia

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: Excellent prognosis. This surgery is successful for the majority of patients.