Gallbladder

Gallbladder Removal - open Open gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder through a large cut in your abdomen. What to Expect: Gallbladder removal surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia so you will be asleep and pain-free. To perform the surgery: The surgeon makes...

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder using a medical device called a laparoscope. What to Expect: Surgery using a laparoscope is the most common way to remove the gallbladder. A laparoscope is a thin, lighted tube that lets the doctor see...