Laparoscopic Surgery Gallbladder Removal- What You Need to Know
Laparoscopic surgery gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive surgery in which small incisions and specialized tools are used to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ located just below your liver in your right upper abdomen. It stores bile, which is a liquid produced in the liver. The gallbladder releases bile into the small bowel to help break down and absorb dietary fats.Normal digestion is possible without a gallbladder. A removal is a treatment option if it becomes significantly diseased or inflamed.Laparoscopic removal is the most common type of gallbladder removal surgery. It’s formally known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Why is a laparoscopic gallbladder removal performed? The main reason for having a gallbladder removed is the presence of gallstones and the complications they cause. The presence of gallstones is called cholelithiasis. Gallstones form inside the gallbladder from substances in the bile that become solid. They can be