Gallbladder stone removal surgery
Gallbladder stone removal surgery is a medical procedure performed to remove gallstones from the gallbladder. The most common surgical methods for gallstone removal include: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Keyhole Surgery): This is the most common and minimally invasive procedure. Several small incisions are made in the abdomen, and a laparoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera) is inserted to visualize the gallbladder. Surgical instruments are then used to remove the gallbladder. Recovery time is typically shorter, and scarring is minimal compared to open surgery. Open Cholecystectomy: In some cases, open surgery may be necessary, especially if there are complications or if the gallbladder is severely inflamed. A larger incision is made in the abdomen to access and remove the gallbladder. Recovery time is longer, and there is a larger scar. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): ERCP is used for cases where gallstones have migrated from the gallbladd...