Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver that stores bile. This surgery is commonly considered for individuals experiencing gallstones, which can cause pain, inflammation, or infection. Other reasons for this procedure may include gallbladder disease or complications arising from gallstones, such as pancreatitis. By opting for this surgery, patients aim to alleviate symptoms and prevent future complications related to gallbladder issues.
During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, several small incisions are made in the abdomen, through which a camera and specialized surgical instruments are inserted. The surgeon uses the camera to guide the procedure on a monitor, allowing for precise movements without the need for a large incision. This technique typically results in shorter recovery times and less postoperative pain compared to traditional open surgery. Patients are usually able to go home the same day or the following day, depending on their individual circumstances.
While laparoscopic cholecystectomy offers several benefits, such as reduced scarring and quicker recovery, there are also potential risks involved. Common risks include bleeding, infection, and injury to surrounding organs, although these complications are relatively rare. Additionally, some patients may experience complications related to anesthesia. Understanding both the benefits and risks can help individuals make informed decisions regarding their treatment options in consultation with their healthcare provider.
Airway Management in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Patient Guide
This study compared three tools used to help patients breathe during a specific type of surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy): the endotracheal tube, and two types of laryngeal masks, the Supreme and...Comparing Costs and Benefits of Gallbladder Surgery Types in Rwanda
This research paper focuses on a surgery called a cholecystectomy, which removes the gallbladder. There are two types of this surgery: an open cholecystectomy, where a large incision is made, and a la...Comparing Mini-Laparoscopic and Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Surgeries
The research paper compares two surgical procedures to remove the gallbladder: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy (MCL). LC is a popular method because it leads to ...Comparing Mini-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Laparoscopic
The research paper compares two surgical procedures to remove the gallbladder: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy (MCL). LC is a popular method because it leads to ...Comparing Polymer and Titanium Clips in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper discusses a study comparing the use of two types of surgical clips - titanium and polymer - in a specific type of surgery called laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The surgeons wanted t...Comparing Port Methods for Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
This research paper is about a study that compared two methods of removing the gallbladder during laparoscopic surgery. In one method, the gallbladder is removed through a port (small opening) in th...Comparing Retroinfundibular and Standard Laparoscopic Gallstone Removal
This study compared two methods of surgically removing gallstones: the standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SLC) and the less common retroinfundibular (RI) approach. The team studied 125 patients, 6...Comparing Single-Incision and Conventional Gallbladder Surgery
This research paper is a review of previous studies comparing two surgical methods for gallstone removal: Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) and conventional laparoscopic cholecystect...Comparing Single-Incision and Multi-Port Gallbladder Surgery Options
The research paper is about a study comparing two methods of gallbladder removal surgery: the conventional multi-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CMLC), which is the current standard, and the single...Cost Analysis of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Savings and Safety
This study analyzed the cost of a common surgery called laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removing the gallbladder using small cuts and a camera) across 20 hospitals in the United States. It found that th...Cost-Effective Use of Glove Endobags in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper is about a common surgical procedure used to remove symptomatic gallstones, called Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During this surgery, the gallbladder can sometimes tear and spill s...Cystic Duct Exploration During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Explained
This research paper looks at a new surgical method to help surgeons avoid damaging the bile duct, a severe complication that can occur during gallbladder removal surgery. This complication is particul...Day-Case Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Safe Surgery for Gallbladder
This research paper looks at the effectiveness of day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DCLC), a type of surgery to remove the gallbladder that allows patients to go home the same day, rather than st...Does Gender Affect Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Outcomes?
This research paper explores whether a person's gender affects the outcome of a specific medical procedure called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This procedure is commonly used to treat chronic or ac...Early Vs. Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis
This study evaluates two methods of treating acute cholecystitis, a painful inflammation of the gallbladder, through laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a type of surgery to remove the gallbladder. The rese...Effective Methods to Secure the Cystic Duct in Laparoscopic Surgery
This study sought to find out the most effective method to prevent bile leak after the removal of the gallbladder by laparoscopic surgery (surgery performed with the help of a video camera and several...Effective Pain Management After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
This research paper discusses pain management in patients who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder. While this procedure usually results ...Effects of Pneumoperitoneum Pressure in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper is about a study that was conducted to understand the effects of "pneumoperitoneum" - a condition where there is air or gas in the abdominal cavity - at different pressure levels d...Fluorescent Cholangiography in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Benefits
This research paper looks at the use of a technique called fluorescent cholangiography during a type of surgery known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is a procedure to remove the gallbladder. T...How Ai Enhances Safety in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
The research paper discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) can help surgeons perform safer operations when removing gallbladders (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). AI can help in identifying important...How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Laparoscopic
This research paper is a review of how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in a particular type of surgery called laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), which is a procedure to remove the gallbladder. Th...Hydrodissection in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Safer Approach
This study looks at a new way to remove gangrenous gallbladders, which are often tricky to handle and make up a big chunk of gallbladder removal surgeries. The usual method used in these surgeries can...Improving Patient Safety in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Training
This study aimed to improve the way surgical procedures, specifically laparoscopic cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal), are taught to trainee surgeons. Recognizing that experienced surgeons often ...Improving Patient Understanding of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper discusses a study conducted at The Royal London Hospital to improve patient understanding of surgical procedures. The study found that many patients did not fully understand their ...Improving Safety in Gallbladder Surgery with an Extra Port Option
This research paper discusses a study that looked at the use of an additional port (AP) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), a procedure to remove the gallbladder. The extra port is used for diff...Indocyanine Green Use in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What Patients
This research paper is about a study looking into the use of a visualization technique, called indocyanine green fluorescent cholangiography, during laparoscopic cholecystectomy - a minimally invasive...Key Recommendations for Safer Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
A group of leading surgeons from six countries came together to identify ways to reduce injuries during a specific type of gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). They looked at different ...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia: Patient Outcomes
The study investigates a condition known as biliary dyskinesia (BD), which affects the gallbladder and is often diagnosed when the patient experiences abdominal pain, but no physical blockage in the g...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Complicated Gallbladder Disease
This research paper talks about the role of a specific surgical procedure, laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy, in the treatment of a severe form of gallbladder disease known as complicated calculou...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Patients with Liver Disease
This research paper looked into the standard procedure for patients with liver disease (cirrhosis) and gallbladder problems, which is known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It's a type of surgery wher...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Rare Triple Gallbladder Condition
This research paper talks about an unusual medical condition where a person has three gallbladders instead of one. This is a very rare condition that usually goes unnoticed until it is accidentally di...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Cats: a Safe Gallbladder Surgery
The research paper discusses a study of a surgical procedure known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in cats. This is a procedure to remove the gallbladder, and it's done using a small camera and s...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Children: Key Insights and Comparisons
This research paper is a review of 92 studies about pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), which is a procedure to remove the gallbladder in children. The review compared the outcomes of the ope...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Dogs: a Safe Surgical Option
This research paper describes a specific surgical technique used to remove gallbladders in dogs, along with its results. The surgery, known as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, was used to treat differe...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Dogs: a Study on Single Port Access
This study looked at the outcomes when a specific type of less-invasive surgical procedure, called a single port access system (SPAS), was used to remove the gallbladders of dogs with gallbladder dise...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Outcomes in Patients Over 80 Years Old
Gallstones commonly affect older people, but doctors often hesitate to perform surgery due to fears of poor results. This research aimed to gather existing evidence to assess the outcomes of a specifi...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Vs. Robotic Surgery: What Patients Need
This study compares two different methods of removing the gallbladder: the traditional method where a surgeon uses small instruments and a camera (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) and a newer method usin...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Guide for Patients and Success Factors
This research paper is about a specific surgical procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), which is commonly used to treat gallstones. The paper discusses how this procedure is being used in...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Safe Solution for Gallbladder Issues
This research paper is about a surgery performed on a man in his early 60s who was suffering from severe abdominal pain. The man had a condition where a stone was stuck in the neck of his gallbladder,...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Comparing Single Vs. Multi-Incision
This research paper compares two types of surgery used to remove the gallbladder: Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (SLC) and Multi-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (MLC). The authors ...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Effective Solutions for Difficult Cases
This research paper discusses a study that compared two types of "bailout surgery" (emergency surgery) for a difficult gallbladder removal procedure (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). The two types of ba...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Relief for Biliary Disease Symptoms
This study was conducted to understand whether a certain type of surgery, called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is helpful for patients experiencing stomach pain and a specific gallbladder issue (bilia...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Safe Gallbladder Removal Explained
This research paper looks into two different methods of removing a gallbladder during emergency surgery: a traditional method (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) and a newer method that uses a robot-assist...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Safer Gallbladder Surgery Options
This research paper seems to discuss several topics related to surgical procedures, specifically focusing on a procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is a minimally invasive surgery to r...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Understanding Gallbladder Surgery
This research paper compares two types of surgery used to treat severe gallbladder inflammation: laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the whole gallbladder) and laparoscopic subtotal cholecystecto...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Understanding Open Surgery Necessity
This research paper is about a study conducted to determine how common it is for patients to require traditional open cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy has bee...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Understanding This Gallbladder Surgery
This research paper is about a study conducted on a specific type of surgery called laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy (LSC). This technique is used during difficult gallbladder removals to avoid i...Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What to Expect Before and After Surgery
This research paper discusses the various aspects of preparing for, performing, and recovering from surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). It covers the initial clinical assessment, how ...Less Noticeable Gallbladder Removal: Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery
This research paper is about a study conducted to find a less noticeable surgical method for removing gallbladders (a process known as cholecystectomy). The traditional method, which makes several sma...Long-Term Risks of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What Patients Need
This research paper is about a study that looked at the long-term effects of gallbladder removal surgery, also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The researchers wanted to know how many people pas...Mini-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Benefits and What to Expect
This research paper discusses the use of mini-laparoscopic tools, particularly new generation ones, in gallbladder removal surgery. The authors analyzed other studies comparing this technique to the s...Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery: Best Options Explained
This research paper is about different types of surgeries used to remove the gallbladder, specifically focusing on ones that are minimally invasive (laparoscopic). The researchers wanted to find out w...Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery: Mlc Vs. Clc Explained
This research paper is a review and analysis of previous studies comparing two types of minimally invasive surgery used to remove the gallbladder: minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy (MLC) and convention...Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What Patients Need
This research paper discusses the use of laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical technique, in modern surgery. It highlights the development of new methods which build on the existing benefits of l...New Body-First Approach for Safe Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper discusses a study on a new method of gallbladder removal surgery, known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Lap-C), which is performed to prevent a rare and serious complication calle...New Combined Surgery: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Sleeve
The research paper is about a new surgical method developed in Japan that combines two types of weight loss surgeries - laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), which removes the gallbladder, and laparoscop...Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Disease
This study looked at the outcomes of a surgical procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) done at Dhulikhel Hospital over seven years. This procedure, which involves removing the gallbladder,...Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Gallbladder Perforation
This research paper is about a study comparing the outcomes of patients who experienced an accidental tear or hole in the gallbladder (known as iatrogenic gallbladder perforation or IGP) during a type...Predicting Conversion in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Key Factors
This research paper is about a study that aimed to identify factors that could predict if a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder) would need to be conve...Predicting Difficulties in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
This research paper looks at how to predict the difficulty of a specific type of surgery called a cholecystectomy, which is the removal of the gallbladder. This is important because knowing how hard a...Preventing Bile Duct Injury During Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
When doctors perform minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery (LC), there's a risk they might accidentally damage the bile ducts. Many methods have been developed to prevent this, but scientists...Robotic vs Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Safety Insights for Patients
This research paper looks at the safety of robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery compared to the traditional laparoscopic method. The study analyzed data from over a million Medicare patients a...Robotic Vs. Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What Patients
This study wanted to compare the safety and effectiveness of two types of surgery: robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RAC) and conventional/single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CLC/SILC). Thes...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What Patients Should Know
This study is looking at the use of robots in gallbladder removal surgery. The researchers compared patients who had the surgery done with a robot to those who had it done using a traditional laparosc...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Which Is Safer?
This research study compared the outcomes of robotic gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) to the traditional laparoscopic method. The study looked at data from over 59,000 patients who underw...Safe Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Reducing Bile Duct Injury Risks
This research paper presents a surgical method for removing the gallbladder (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) that can reduce the risk of injury to the bile duct, a common complication of this procedure....Safety of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Hernia Repair Together
This research paper is about a study that looked into the safety and effectiveness of doing two specific types of surgery at the same time: removing gallbladder stones (cholecystectomy) and repairing ...Safety of Laparoscopic Subtotal Cholecystectomy for Acute
This research paper is about a study conducted in the South-Southeast of Mexico over an 18-year period. The study aimed to determine the safety of a specific type of gallbladder surgery, called laparo...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Torsion
This paper discusses a case where an 80-year-old woman had a twisted gallbladder, a condition also known as gallbladder torsion (GT). She had sudden pain and a mass that could be felt in the upper rig...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Safe Gallbladder
This research paper is about a new surgical technique for removing gallbladder stones, called Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), specifically the Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Pros and Cons Explained
This research paper evaluates a type of gallstone-related surgery called Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC), comparing it to the conventional method. The study looked at the safety, p...Ultrasonic Vs. Electrosurgical Devices for Gallbladder Surgery
This research paper compares two types of tools used in gallbladder removal surgeries: ultrasonic devices and electrosurgical devices. The researchers looked at 19 different studies to see which tool ...Understanding Bile Duct Injury Risks in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper is about the most common serious complication that can occur during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is a type of surgery to remove the gallbladder. This complication is calle...Understanding Challenges in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
This research paper is a detailed review of the difficulties encountered in a common type of surgery called the laparoscopic cholecystectomy - a procedure to remove the gallbladder. This surgery can b...Understanding Complications After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
This research paper talks about the study related to a medical procedure called cholecystectomy, which is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. This is often performed when there are stones in the ...Understanding Gallbladder Removal Surgery Performance Among Surgical
This study looked at the time it took for surgical students at different levels of training to perform a particular type of surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal) and how well ...Understanding Gallbladder Surgery Training Levels in Australia
This study looked at the time it took for surgical students at different levels of training to perform a particular type of surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal) and how well ...Understanding Gallstones Left Behind After Laparoscopic
This research paper looks into the issue of gallstones being accidentally left in the body during a surgical procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, where the gallbladder is removed. The resear...Understanding Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Guide for Patients
This research paper discusses the procedure of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder. Despite its popularity, the rate of biliary injuries (damage t...Understanding Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Key Insights for Patients
This review paper discusses various aspects of cholecystectomy, which is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. Different grading systems for diagnosing gallbladder inflammation are covered. The pap...Understanding Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Reducing Conversion Rates
This study looked at what causes surgeons to switch from a less invasive gallbladder removal procedure (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) to a more invasive one (open cholecystectomy), and how to prevent ...Understanding Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Safety and Techniques
This research paper is about a type of surgery called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is used to remove the gallbladder. It's generally better than traditional open surgery, but there's a higher r...Understanding Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Techniques and Risks
This research paper is a study on two methods of performing a certain type of gallbladder surgery called laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy. This procedure is a backup plan when the preferred metho...Understanding Repeat Surgeries After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper is about a study conducted to understand the causes and types of repeat surgical procedures following initial laparoscopic surgery to remove gallstones. The study looked at data fr...Understanding Risks of Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
This research paper focused on understanding the risks related to a type of surgery called elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ELLC), which is a procedure to remove the gallbladder. The researchers...Understanding Rouviere's Sulcus in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper is about a common surgical procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is the removal of the gallbladder. Despite advancements in how this surgery is performed, injuries t...Understanding Rouvière's Sulcus in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This research paper studies Rouvière's sulcus (RS), a part of the liver anatomy often used as a reference point during laparoscopic cholecystectomies (a surgery to remove the gallbladder). The researc...Understanding the Learning Curve for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
The research paper, in simple terms, looks into the time it takes for surgical trainees to perform a specific surgical procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), which is the removal of the g...Understanding the Safety and Benefits of Single-Incision Laparoscopic
This study looks at the use of a surgery called single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC), which was once widely used for cosmetic reasons or to reduce pain, but has seen less use due to con...