Encyclopedia: Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. Despite the development of non-surgical techniques, it is the most common method for treating symptomatic gallstones, although there are other reasons for having this surgery done. Each year more than 500,000 Americans have gallbladder surgery. Surgery options include the standard procedure, called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and an older more invasive procedure, called open cholecystectomy. A cholecystectomy is performed when attempts to treat gallstones...
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Preoperative Determinants of Common Bile Duct Stones During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy...
When should you suspect CBD stones and when can ERCP be avoided? International Journal of Clinical Practice
Dec 01, 2008
Question and Answer
Help................ Any1 knows the cost of gallbladder operation (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) in a stuctured hospital (ie....
the hospital billing department could tell that, just give them a call, good luck
Asked by Menthol99 - 26 months ago
How long will I need to be off work (desk job) following surgery? Doctors are...
If it's just a desk job, and you're relatively healthy, you'll need to take off about a week. Of course, this varies from patient to patient. Doing it...
Asked by Doctor H - 10 months ago
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Gall Bladder surgery risks for weak immune system patients
Has anyone gone through Gall Bladder surgery for gall stones. Surgery or Laparoscopic cholecystectomy? I need advise on w...
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Hi good day! I would be very grateful if you can answer my querry, My mom has been complaining of terrible spasm /pain ev...
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My Doctor diagnosed me with gallstones and said I have to have a cholecystectomy surgery....
Cholecystectomy is a surgery in which the gallbladder is removed. Don't be alarmed since you can live without your gallbladder. When the gallbladder is gone, bile flows directly from the...
Asked by Rogge - 4 months ago
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Treatment Success for Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy is a popular treatment for Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
| Condition | Members | Success |
|---|---|---|
| Gallstones | 2 | 100% |
| Irritable Bowel S... | 1 | 100% |
Overall, 100% (3 members) find Cholecystectomy helpful.