Cholecystectomy- Removal of gallbladder.
This is an article explaining the procedure for gall bladder removal due to various reasons in our center. This information will help you understand your operation and provide you with the skills to actively participate in your care. Happy Reading! ----------------------------------- Anatomy of gallbladder- Above the umbilicus of all human lies the 4 organs of great important i,e. Liver, gallbladder, stomach and pancreas. Gallbladder is lying underneath the right lobe of liver. The function of gallbladder- is only for the storage of bile secreted from the liver. ----------------------------------- Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. The operation is done to remove the gallbladder due to gallstones causing pain or infection. Surgical Procedures: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy- The gallbladder is removed with instruments placed into small incisions in the abdomen. Open cholecystectomy - The gallbladder is removed through an incision on the right side unde...