Description of Procedure The doctor will make an incision in the
upper right area of your abdomen. The gallbladder will be
separated from the structures around it, including the liver,
bile ducts, and arteries. After the gallbladder is gone, your
doctor may squirt dye into the bile ducts. This will help show
if there is a gallstone in the ducts. The duct may be opened to
remove any stones. While your abdomen is open, your doctor will
examine the other organs and structures. This will be done to
make sure that you do not have any other problems. The incision
will be closed with sutures or staples. It will then be covered
with a bandage. Your doctor may place a tiny, flexible tube into
the area where the gallbladder was removed. This tube will exit
from your abdomen into a little bulb. This is to drain any
fluids that may build during the first few days after surgery.
The tube is usually removed within one week of your operation.