Acute Cholecystitis : Prevention
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Removal of the gallbladder and gallstones will prevent further attacks. Reduce the fat content in the diet if you are prone to attacks of cholecystitis.
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Gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder if it is inflamed or obstructed, if gallstones are causing pancreatitis, or if cancer is suspected.
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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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Having CholecystectomyIf you have painful attacks caused by gallstones, your doctor may recommend removing your gallbladder. This surgery is calledcholecystectomy.This surgery eliminates pain and prevents future attacks.
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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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