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Cholecystectomy
Types of cholecystectomy
How a cholecystectomy is performed
Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
Open surgery
Complications of a cholecystectomy
Recovering from a cholecystectomy
How much time it takes to return to work?
How long will it take for full recovery?
What self-care is necessary after returning home?
Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
Three to four small cuts (each about 1cm or less) are made in your abdomen. One cut will be by the belly button and the others will be on the right side of your abdomen.Read more
Open surgery
Very rarely, an open cholecystectomy may be recommended over keyhole surgery, for example if you have had major surgery and have extensive adhesions (scarring in the abdomen). In these cases it may be difficult or dangerous to remove the gallbladder using keyhole surgery.Read more
Complications of a cholecystectomy
Removal of the gallbladder is a relatively quick and safe procedure but like all operations, there are small risks. Complications arise in about 5% of cases.Read more
Recovering from a cholecystectomy
Recovery after a laparoscopic (keyhole) cholecystectomy is usually quick. Most people are able to eat and drink and leave hospital on the same day as the surgery.Read more
How much time it takes to return to work?
Depending on the procedure most people feel well enough to return to work or normal daily activities two to three days after laparoscopy, although some people may need a week of rest.Read more
How long will it take for full recovery?
The following is a normal timetable for recovery from minimally invasive surgery on the abdomenRead more
