1. Anaethesia is given to the patient. 2. Small holes are made in the abdomen. 3. Through these small holes instruments are put in to perform the surgery. 4. After the surgery the holes are stitched.
You will only need to stay overnight to recover from laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
> In some cases, drugs dissolve gallstones. > The drugs work only for small cholesterol stones. > The drugs may cause mild diarrhea.
The patient can undergo 'open surgery', But laparoscopic surgery is the gold standard for cholecystectomy.
* In case of previous surgery in the area of your gallbladder * In case you have a bleeding problem * Sometimes, your surgeon may begin doing the procedure laparoscopically and then convert it to an open procedure.
Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon