Gallbladder Removal
General anesthesia is performed for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This means you will be sleeping during surgery. After the surgery is complete, the surgeon closes the incision with small stitches, staples, surgical tape, or glue.
These disappear during healing, so doctors don’t have to remove them later.
When you are asleep, your surgeon will make an incision near your navel and insert a small device called a port. The port creates an opening that the surgeon can use to inflate the abdomen with gas. This frees up space for operations. Then insert a small camera through the port. A camera displays the operation on a screen in the operating room. Once the surgeon has a clear view, an additional opening is used to insert the elongated instrument. Finally, gently separate the gallbladder and remove it through one of the incisions. Most surgeries require 3-4 incisions, but some require more.