Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery: How to prepare and what to expect - 11/2022

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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a surgery in which the gallbladder is removed using special instruments. It includes how to prepare, what to expect after the surgery, and when to call the doctor or nurse.

Author

Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

1999

Revision Date

11/2022

Print Abstract

General Subject

Digestive System Disorders

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Cholecystectomy

Gall Bladder Diseases

Laparoscopic Surgery

Self-care

Languages

Amharic

Arabic

Chinese

English

Russian

Somalian

Spanish

Tigrinya

Vietnamese

Record ID

1505