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What is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
It is a procedure used to remove the gall bladder, which is an organ in the digestive system that stores bile and aids in digestion. A laparoscopic approach to surgery means using 3 tiny incisions to do the surgery (two 5 mm in length, and one 10 mm in length), as opposed to the regular approach where a large incision is made in your abdomen. The surgeon would use a specialized thin long telescope to which a camera is connected known as the Laparoscope together with some very small surgical instruments to reach the surgical area without opening up your belly too much. This means less scarring as most of these incisions are hidden, less pain during the post-operative recovery period, and fewer surgical complications. complications.
Who Needs Cholecystectomy?
The gall bladder needs to be removed when it contains stones that cause pain and inflammation, since they cannot be removed by conservative means such as ultrasonic waves. Other gallbladder problems include inflammation and polyps, or if the patients immunity is compromised such as in cases of Diabetes and autoimmune disease. When you have gallstones, you would likely feel pain in the right side of your abdomen (which may radiate to your shoulder) as well as a constant feeling of nausea and bloating. Fever and jaundice are also common findings. Diagnosis is made through recognizing the symptoms, as well as blood work and imaging such as x-ray and ultrasounds.
