Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a procedure in which the gallbladder is removed by laparoscopic techniques. Laparoscopic surgery also referred to as minimally invasive surgery describes the performance of surgical procedures with the assistance of a video camera and several thin instruments.
Doctors:
Dr. Alireza Tavassoli
DR. Majid Hashem Zadeh
Dr.Ali Barhemat
DR. Mohammad Zamani
Prices:
| Min. | 1000 $ | |
| Max. | 1500 $ |
Cholecystectomy refers to the surgical removal of the gall bladder. This is usually necessary due to the presence of gallstones or infection that can cause severe abdominal pain, especially if they block the cystic duct. If a stone moves to the common bile duct and gets stuck, it can cause pain, yellowish discoloration of the skin (jaundice) and inflammation. In an Open Cholecystectomy, the doctor uses a big skin incision to access the gall bladder. In a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, the doctor uses a laparoscope and smaller incisions. If stones are also found in the common bile duct, they can be removed during the surgery. After the gall bladder is removed, juices made in the liver can still flow into the intestines and help with digestion. This is why your body can get by without a gall bladder.
Gallstones are a relatively common condition that causes severe pain in the abdomen. Sometimes, even though there are no gallstones, the gallbladder does not function normally and could cause similar symptoms to gallstones.
Your doctor may recommend surgery to remove your gallbladder.
The decision whether or not to have this surgery is also yours.
This patient education program will help you better understand the benefits and risks of this surgery.