Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove the gallbladder, usually due to gallstones or inflammation.
The surgeon makes small incisions and removes the gallbladder using a camera and specialized instruments.
🔹 Why is it done?
Gallstones
Gallbladder inflammation
Recurrent abdominal pain
🔹 Advantages:
Same-day discharge in most cases
Minimal pain
Quick recovery
Small scars
🔹 Recovery:
Return to light activity within a few days
Normal diet gradually resumed
Full recovery in about 1–2 weeks
🔹 Possible risks:
Bleeding
Infection
Bile leak (rare)
Injury to bile duct (rare)