cholecystectomy
Excising the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder.
It's one of the most common abdominal surgeries, typically performed to treat gallstones or inflammation: She recovered quickly from her laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
The procedure can be done through small incisions (laparoscopic) or a single larger opening (open surgery).
Bile storage organ
Hardened bile deposits
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- empyemaPus in body cavity
- gangreneTissue death from bloodlessness
- perforationHole punched through something
pancreatitis · jaundice · obstruction · sludge · polyps
Via small abdominal incisions
- openNot closed
- roboticStiff and unemotional
- electiveChosen, not mandated
- emergencySerious sudden danger
outpatient · inpatient · keyhole · converted · prophylactic · interval · urgent · scheduled
Pointed drainage puncture tool
- insufflationBlowing into body cavity
- pneumoperitoneumAir within abdominal cavity
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
- clippingPiece cut out
electrocautery · retraction · endoscope · laparoscope · grasper · hook · coagulation · hemostasis
Post-illness healing phase
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- dietCustomary food consumption
- restCessation of activity
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
healing · post-operative · restrictions · mobilization · analgesia · complications · readmission
gallbladder
Bile storage organ
gallstones
Hardened bile deposits
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- empyemaPus in body cavity
- gangreneTissue death from bloodlessness
perforation · pancreatitis · jaundice · obstruction · sludge · polyps
laparoscopic
Via small abdominal incisions
emergency · outpatient · inpatient · keyhole · converted · prophylactic · interval · urgent · scheduled · ambulatory
trocar
Pointed drainage puncture tool
- insufflationBlowing into body cavity
- pneumoperitoneumAir within abdominal cavity
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
clipping · electrocautery · retraction · endoscope · laparoscope · grasper · hook · coagulation · hemostasis · camera
convalescence
Post-illness healing phase
follow-up · healing · post-operative · restrictions · mobilization · analgesia · complications · readmission
cholecystectomywatchful waiting
Monitoring before acting
medical management · lithotripsy · observation · dietary management