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Cholecystectomy /ˌkɔləsɪsˈtɛktəmi/, plural: cholecystectomies,) is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. Despite the development of non-surgical techniques, it is the most common method for treating symptomatic gallstones, although there are other reasons for having this surgery done. Each year more than 500,000 Americans have gallbladder surgery. Surgery options include the standard procedure, called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and an older more invasive procedure, called open cholecystectomy.1
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholecystectomy
It means you have had your gall bladder removed.
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What is a lap choley?
A Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, also known as a Lap Choley, is the surgical removal of the gallbladder using a laparoscope and other instruments inserted through three or four small incisions in the abdominal wall.
What does the medical abbreviation lap chole mean?
Lap chole means laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gallbladder using small incisions and a scope.
How can I do Laparoscopic Banding?
Laparoscopic banding is a surgical procedure also known as the LAP band. It is preformed by a trained physician in a sterile operating room and aids in weight loss.
Is there a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure?
The Lap Band and Realize Band are placed in a laparoscopic procedure. The newer MiniGastric Bypass (MGB) is also a lap procedure that is not as radical as the Roux-en-Y but accomplish the same thing essentially. www.bariatric.us/mini-gastric-bypass.html
what exactly is laparoscopic gastric banding?
Laparoscopic gastric band is also known as a lap band. It's a inflatable silicone band that ties around the top of your stomach. The band is designed for obese patients.
Cpt code for robot assisted laparoscopic pyelolithotomy?
Use 50549 (unlisted lap. code for kidney) and s2900 for robotic surgery
Is laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding the same as the lap band?
The Lap-Band is a specific type of gastric banding and is sold by one company. So yes, they are the same thing. Be sure to talk to your doctor to find out if it is right for you. I hope this helps you. Good luck.
What health issues can a lap band help with?
A LAP band or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band can help treat several health issues. The most common conditions treated with LAP bands are obesity, diabetes osteoarthritis, gastric reflux disease, and hypertension. A lap band can help with obesity. It is a silicone band that goes around the top of the stomach. It is only recomended for people with a BMI greater then 40.
What is a body part that begins with a L?
* Lung * Leg * Lip * Liver * Large intestine * Lap
What are the benefits and risks of bariatric laparoscopic surgery?
I had the lap-band surgery and lost 100 pounds in less than a year, so it was right for me. Only you can decide if surgery is right for you. You will have surgical scars, maybe that is a factor. There is always a risk in surgery that you could die. My reason was that I wasn't losing weight on my own and the Laparoscopic surgery was the lowest risk as opposed to a full gastric bypass.
What is the success rate for lap band surgery for sustained weight loss?
According to a study, the lap band success rate is about 60% for sustained weight loss after 3 years. The success rate declined to about 35% after 8 to 9 years.
What sort of complications might one expect by using the Lap Band system?
Lap band problems range from annoyances to complete failure and removal of the band. Lap band surgery does have fewer serious complications than other bariatric surgery procedures, but the prevalence of minor complications should be an important consideration for prospective patients.
