Surgical Procedures for GallstonesEn Español (Spanish Version)
Surgery to remove the gallbladder is the most common method of
treating that have become problematic. When the gallbladder is
removed, the surgeon also examines the bile ducts and removes
any stones that are present there. The ducts are not removed, so
the liver can continue to secrete bile into the intestine to
assist with digestion. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy vs. Open
Cholecystectomy Copyright © Nucleus Medical Media, Inc. In the
United States, laparoscopic has become a very common procedure
for removing the gallbladder, accounting for approximately 75%
of the surgical procedures. This procedure should not be done if
you: - Are on blood thinners - Had previous stomach surgery
(inflammation of the pancreas) The surgeon makes several tiny
incisions in the abdomen and inserts surgical instruments and a
miniature video camera into the abdomen. The camera sends a
magnified image from inside the body to a video monitor, giving
the surgeon a close-up