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WHO PERFORMS THE PROCEDURE AND WHERE IS IT PERFORMED?

The procedure is performed in a hospital by a physician who specializes in general surgery and has extensive experience in the surgical techniques required.

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR

How long must I remain in the hospital following gallstone removal?
How do I care for the my incision site?
How soon can I return to normal activities following gallstone removal?

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Author Info: Laith Farid Gulli MD, Nicole Mallory MS, PA-C, J. Polsdorfer MD, The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery, 2004

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