2007-03-20 12:00:27 · 17 answers · asked by joe p 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, which is located in the abdomen beneath the right side of the liver. Gallbladder problems are usually the result of gallstones. These stones may block the flow of bile from your gallbladder, causing the organ to swell. Other causes include cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) and cholangitis (inflammation of the bile duct).
2007-03-20 12:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's been established that it is gall bladder removal. Normally it is is performed laparoscopically, using 3 small incisions in the abdomen, and is a simple operation. Occassionally this may progress to an open cholecystectomy, which is a more invasive procedure and will require longer post operative recovery.
The gall bladder sits (in a textbook patient) underneath the liver, but in a great many patients in can be what we call "flapping in the breeze" as it is free moving. It's exact position varies slightly from patient to patient. The liver produces a substance called bile, which is drained via the hepatic bile ducts into the gall bladder, where it is stored, and concentrated, until it is excreted into the duodenum when required. When the salts in the bile have chance, they form stones, which can become painful and sometimes block the excretion of bile. In these cases, cholecystectomy is often required. It is also the case in several other conditions, many of which are named in other answers.
2007-03-21 06:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by grizzler69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cholecystectomy means removal of the gall bladder. The gall bladder nestles within the liver on the right hand side of the abdomen, just under the diaphragm. Mostly the procedure is now done with a laporoscope. Occasionally it is still done as an 'open' procedure.
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2007-03-20 19:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a term for the surgical procedure of removing the gallbladder. It's normally needed for severe gallstones or infection. It can be carried out laparoscopically or as an open procedure. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is an very common procedure and is generally pretty easy to recover from.
2007-03-20 19:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The surgery to remove the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy (chol-e-cys-tec-to-my). The gallbladder is removed through a 5 to 8 inch long incision, or cut, in your abdomen. The cut is made just below your ribs on the right side and goes to just below your waist. This is called open cholecystectomy.
A new way to remove the gallbladder is called laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This surgery uses a laparoscope (an instrument used to see the inside of your body) to remove the gallbladder. It is performed through several small incisions rather than through one large incision.
2007-03-20 19:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by JoE BoY 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder
2007-03-20 19:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Victorious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-03-20 19:04:04 · answer #7 · answered by Jochebed C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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1. Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
2007-03-20 19:04:46 · answer #8 · answered by Maureen P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its either ther removal of gall stones or gall bladder. Can't remember
2007-03-20 19:02:51 · answer #9 · answered by IzzyB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gall bladder removal.
The gall bladder is found right in/under the liver.
2007-03-20 19:02:52 · answer #10 · answered by Nebula D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋