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Removal of the gallbladder and gallstones will prevent further attacks. Follow a low-fat diet if you are prone to gallstone attacks.
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Open gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder.In gallbladder removal surgery, a surgeon makes a large incision(cut) in your belly to open it up and see the area. The surgeon then removes your gallbladder by reaching in through the ...
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A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. The two basic types of this procedure are open cholecystectomy and the laparoscopic approach.
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If you have painful attacks caused by gallstones, your doctor may recommend removing your gallbladder. This surgery is called cholecystectomy. This surgery eliminates pain and prevents future attacks. Best of all, you'll be able to live a full, healthy life even without your gallbladder. This includes eating the foods you enjoyed before your gallbladder problems started.
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Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder using a medical device called a laparoscope.Using a laparoscope is the most common way to remove the gallbladder. A laparoscope is a thin, lighted tube that lets the doctor see ...
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A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. The two basic types of this procedure are open cholecystectomy and the laparoscopic approach.
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A description of procedures for gallbladder surgery, including possible complications.
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