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Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder removal, also known as cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure performed to remove the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.
Gallbladder removal is typically recommended for individuals with gallstones, inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), or other gallbladder-related conditions that cause significant symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Gallstones can block the bile ducts, leading to complications such as pancreatitis or infection.
Cholecystectomy can be performed using minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic surgery, which involves making several small incisions in the abdomen, or through traditional open surgery with a larger incision. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy generally has a quicker recovery time and fewer complications compared to open surgery.
After gallbladder removal, bile flows directly from the liver into the small intestine, bypassing the gallbladder. Most people can live a normal life without their gallbladder, although some may experience changes in digestion, such as difficulty digesting fatty foods. Dietary adjustments and medications to manage symptoms may be recommended by healthcare providers following gallbladder removal.
Gallbladder removal is typically recommended for individuals with gallstones, inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), or other gallbladder-related conditions that cause significant symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Gallstones can block the bile ducts, leading to complications such as pancreatitis or infection.
Cholecystectomy can be performed using minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic surgery, which involves making several small incisions in the abdomen, or through traditional open surgery with a larger incision. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy generally has a quicker recovery time and fewer complications compared to open surgery.
After gallbladder removal, bile flows directly from the liver into the small intestine, bypassing the gallbladder. Most people can live a normal life without their gallbladder, although some may experience changes in digestion, such as difficulty digesting fatty foods. Dietary adjustments and medications to manage symptoms may be recommended by healthcare providers following gallbladder removal.