What is gallbladder surgery?
Gallbladder surgery, also known as cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver that stores bile.
Who is the right doctor for gallbladder surgery?
A general surgeon is the right doctor to consult for gallbladder surgery.
What technology is used during gallbladder surgery?
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery: uses a laparoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera) and small instruments to remove the gallbladder through small incisions in the abdomen.
Open Gallbladder Surgery: uses a larger incision to remove the gallbladder.
Robotic Gallbladder Surgery: uses a robotic system controlled by the surgeon to perform the surgery through small incisions.