General Surgery
Gallbladder (laparoscopic) surgery
Removal of the gallbladder, most commonly done for painful gallstones.
When this is typically needed
- Pain in the upper right abdomen, especially after fatty meals
- Nausea or vomiting with the pain
- Confirmed gallstones on ultrasound
What it involves
Performed through small incisions (laparoscopically) in most cases, removing the gallbladder entirely.
What to expect
Typically a same-day or overnight procedure; the body adjusts well to functioning without a gallbladder.
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