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Chemodissolution of Gallbladder Stone
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Modern advances in surgery have revolutionized the treatment of gallstones. In general, surgery is used only if you have symptoms.In the past, open cholecystectomy(gallbladder removal) was the usual procedure for uncomplicated cases.
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An allergic reaction to certain foods may contribute to gallbladder attacks. These foods should be identified and removed from the diet, or at least seriously limited.
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One-third of all patients with gallstones never experience a second attack. For this reason many doctors advise watchful waiting after the first episode.
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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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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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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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Passing a kidney stone can be very painful. Shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment that helps by breaking the kidney stone into smaller pieces that are easier to pass. This treatment is also called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Lithotripsy takes about an hour. It's done in a hospital, lithotripsy center, or mobile lithotripsy van. You will likely go home the same day.
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Lithotripsy is the use of high-energy shock waves to fragment and disintegrate kidney stones. The shock wave, created by using a high-voltage spark or an electromagnetic impulse outside of the body, is focused on the stone.
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Lithotripsy is a therapeutic medical procedure used to disintegrate stones(calculi) in the urinary tract and kidneys. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(ESWL) uses shock waves generated outside the body and is non-invasive.
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Percutaneous lithotripsy may be done before, after, or instead of other treatments. If you need this procedure, your doctor will discuss its risks and possible complications. You will be told how to prepare. And you will be told about anesthesia that will keep you pain-free during treatment.
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Lithotripsy is the use of high-energy shock waves to fragment and disintegrate kidney stones. The shock wave, created by using a high-voltage spark or an electromagnetic impulse, is focused on the stone.
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Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter(tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder). After the procedure, the tiny pieces of stones pass out of your body in your ...
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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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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 description of procedures for gallbladder surgery, including possible complications.
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Also known as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is a procedure that rids the gallbladder of calculus buildup.The gallbladder is not a vital organ. It is located on the right side of the abdomen underneath the liver.
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Also known as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is the medical procedure that rids the gallbladder of calculus buildup.The gallbladder is not a vital organ. Its function is to store bile, concentrate it, and release it during digestion.
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