Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Gallbladder removal
…is inflamed or obstructed, if gallstones are causing pancreatitis, or if cancer is suspected. Alternative Names Open cholecystectomy; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Cholecystectomy Description The surgery is done while the patient is under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). The procedure…
Open Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery Q&A Open (Conventional) Surgery * What does open surgery involve? In open or conventional cholecystectomy an incision about 6 to 8 inches long is made in the right chest parallel to the rib cage or, alternatively, in the middle of the body from the middle of the rib cage to near the… related searches:open cholecystectomy | hernia surgery complications | gallbladder surgery
Laparoscopy
…the incidence is greater after laparoscopic cholecystectomies. This finding, however, is related to the experience of the surgeon. The incidence of this injury after the surgeon has performed approximately 30 cases is the same as after open cholecystectomy Back | More about the gallbladder and… related searches:gallbladder surgery | open cholecystectomy | gallbladder
Duct Stones
…, he or she will make a small incision in the duct and pull out the stones. This will then be followed by a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During laparoscopic cholecystectomy an x-ray may be performed during the operation to determine if there are stones present in the main bile duct. Although some… related searches:gallbladder surgery | clay colored stool
Gallbladder Removal
Minimally Invasive Surgery Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cholecystectomy, one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the country, is the removal of the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ that sits beneath the liver. The gallbladder’s primary function is to store and concentrate… related searches:open cholecystectomy | gallbladder | gallbladder surgery
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Acute cholecystitis (Gallstones)
…infection by an elevated white blood cell count. Treatment Although cholecystitis may clear up on its own, surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is usually needed when inflammation continues or recurs. This operation is done as soon as possible, unless the patient is very ill or if the… related searches:gallbladder surgery | cholecystitis
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Gallstones
…advances in surgery have revolutionized the treatment of gallstones. In general, surgery is used only if you have symptoms. In the past, open cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) was the usual procedure for uncomplicated cases. This operation required a medium-to-large incision just below the right… related searches:clay colored stool | open cholecystectomy | lithotripsy
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…narcotics? What doses should we use? What outcomes can we affect? Types of Surgery Thoracic Including Cardiac Intra-abdominal Including C/S, AAA, Open Cholecystectomy Lower Extremity Including THA & TKA Narcotic Only (worst) Narcotic + LA (best) LA Only “the Dose” 1) Optimal dose depends on the surgical procedure… related searches:open cholecystectomy | pain management
