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Gallbladder: Operations
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Since Professor Bailey helped introduce the procedure into the UK in 1990, the laparoscopic method of removing the gallbladder, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, has become by far the most common technique used by surgeons. The operation is performed under general anaesthetic and takes about one hour. Usually patients go home either the same day or the following day, and are able to immediately resume a normal diet.
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This information is not intended to take the place of your discussion with your surgeon about your need for gallbladder surgery. If you have questions about the operation or subsequent follow-up, please discuss them with your surgeon before or after the operation.
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Surgical removal of the gallbladder, known as cholecystectomy, is one of the oldest and commonest operations performed. There are two basic methods of gallbladder removal, namely laparoscopic (keyhole) cholecystectomy and open cholecystectomy.
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