Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal surgery) 

A minimally invasive approach

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a type of minimally invasive surgery used to remove the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver that helps in digesting fats.

During the procedure, the surgeon makes 3 to 4 small cuts (incisions) in the abdomen. A thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope, is inserted through one of these cuts, allowing the surgeon to see inside your body. Special tools are then used to carefully remove the gallbladder through the other small incisions.

Because the surgery is performed through small incisions rather than a larger cut, recovery is typically quicker. Patients often experience less pain and scarring compared to traditional open surgery, which requires a larger incision. Most people can go home the same day or the next and usually return to normal activities within about a week.

For those needing gallbladder removal, laparoscopic cholecystectomy offers an effective solution with a faster recovery time.