Published with the inputs from Dr Sylesh Aikot, Surgical Gastroenterologist, Baby Memorial Hospitals- Kozhikode
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder. It is most commonly performed to treat gallstones and related problems such as pain, infection, or inflammation. Compared to open surgery, the laparoscopic approach uses small incisions, offers faster recovery, less pain, and minimal scarring.
It is a surgical procedure where the gallbladder is removed through small cuts in the abdomen using a laparoscope (a thin tube with a camera) and special instruments. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
Doctors recommend this surgery for patients with:
Yes. It is considered one of the safest surgeries with a high success rate. Risks include bleeding, infection, bile leakage, or injury to nearby organs, but these complications are rare, especially in experienced hands.
Yes. The liver continues to produce bile needed for digestion. Without the gallbladder, bile flows directly into the small intestine. Most people live a normal, healthy life after gallbladder removal.
If you have gallstones, gallbladder infection, or related digestive problems, the General Surgery Team at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) offers advanced laparoscopic cholecystectomy with safe, minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.
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