How is a cholecystectomy performed?

A cholecystectomy is most commonly performed by inserting a tiny video camera and special surgical tools through four small incisions to see inside your abdomen and remove the gallbladder. Doctors call this a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In some cases, one large incision may be used to remove the gallbladder.

How long is a cholecystectomy procedure?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes about an hour or two. A surgeon will make a few small incisions in your abdomen. The surgeon will insert thin, hollow tubes into those incisions. The surgical team will then place a laparoscope and other surgical tools into the tubes.

Why do they put 4 holes in gallbladder surgery?

1 This incision is used to put carbon dioxide gas into the abdomen, so the gallbladder can be seen. Then a small video camera is put into this incision. 2 and 3 – These are smaller incisions for instruments that hold and move the gallbladder. 4 This incision is for an instrument that removes the gallbladder.

How painful is a lap chole?

The incision and your abdominal muscles may ache, especially after long periods of standing. If you had a laparoscopic surgery, you may feel pain from any carbon dioxide gas still in your belly. This pain may last for a few days. It should feel a bit better each day.

Is cholecystectomy a major surgery?

Gallbladder removal surgery is known as a cholecystectomy. This isn’t a surgery that most doctors will rush into. While it’s a common surgery, it’s still major surgery with some serious risks and complications. However, in most cases, you’ll go home the same day as you’ve had the surgery.

What are the side effects of cholecystectomy?

Removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is considered a relatively safe procedure, but like all operations there’s a small risk of complications.

  • Infection.
  • Bleeding.
  • Bile leakage.
  • Injury to the bile duct.
  • Injury to the intestine, bowel and blood vessels.
  • Deep vein thrombosis.
  • Risks from general anaesthetic.

How long is bed rest after gallbladder surgery?

Generally, you should only need complete rest for the first 24 hours.

Is cholecystectomy a high risk surgery?

Cholecystectomy is a relatively safe procedure in what is typically considered higher risk patients.

What are the complications of cholecystectomy?

Do you have stitches inside after gallbladder removal?

You will have general anesthesia for your laparoscopic gallbladder removal. This means you are asleep during surgery. When surgery is finished, the surgeon closes your incisions with tiny stitches, staples, surgical tape or glue. These disappear as you heal, so the doctor does not need to remove them later.

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