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Gallbladder removal



Cholecystitis, CT scan
Cholecystitis, CT scan
Cholecystitis, cholangiogram
Cholecystitis, cholangiogram
Cholecystolithiasis
Cholecystolithiasis
Gallbladder
Gallbladder
Gallbladder removal - series
Gallbladder removal - series


Gallbladder removal

Alternative Names:

Open cholecystectomy; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Cholecystectomy
Expectations after surgery:

Most patients tolerate the procedure well, recover rapidly, and return to normal health without the gallbladder.


Convalescence:

For open gallbladder removal, you will generally need about 2 weeks for recovery.

For laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, your hospital stay is likely to be shorter, and you may be home within 24 hours. Your recovery time is likely to be shorter as well.




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