0
complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy include accidental puncture of the bowel or bladder and uncontrolled bleeding. Incomplete reabsorption of the carbon dioxide gas could irritate the muscles used in respiration and cause respiratory distress
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoPotential problems associated with open cholecystectomy include respiratory problems related to location of the incision, wound infection, or abscess formation.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe complication rate is less than 0.5% with open cholecystectomy and about 1% with laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In a small minority of cases, symptoms will persist after surgery.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe overall mortality rate associated with cholecystectomy is less than 1%. However, the rate of mortality in the elderly is higher.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is cholecystectomy a risky surgery?
No. It is a fairly straightforward procedure. The risks of a cholecystectomy are essentially the risks of anesthesia.
What is cholecystectomy study?
A cholecystectomy study is when one studies in certain types of surgeries. The term refers to the removal of the gallbladder by laprasopic or open surgery.
What are the instruments used during an open cholecystectomy?
Strings, woodwinds and percussion instruments
What does a Cholecystectomy treat?
A cholecystectomy is performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis
What laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal),
When a gallbladder is taking out is it dangerous?
Removal of the gall bladder (Cholecystectomy) is quite a simple operation and now is usually carried out Laparoscopically. However, every operation does have some risks.
What happens if gall after being removed?
There are two ways of removing the gall: open cholecystectomy and keyhole cholecystectomy. Most people usually leave the hospital on the same day after the surgery although they are expected not to take part in the strenuous activities.
What are potential problems associated with open cholecystectomy?
Respiratory problems related to location of the incision, wound infection, or abscess formation.
What is considered a successful cholecystectomy?
The prognosis for cholecystitis and cholelithaisis patients who receive cholecystectomy is generally good. Overall, cholecystectomy relieves symptoms in about 95% of cases.
Why is a cholecystectomy performed laparoscopically?
Although the laparoscopic procedure requires general anesthesia for about the same length of time as the open procedure, laparoscopy generally produces less postoperative pain, and a shorter recovery period
What is the lay term for cholecystectomy?
The lay term for cholecystectomy would be 'the removal of the gall bladder'.
What are causes for immediate cholecystectomy?
Patients who have evidence of gallbladder perforation or gangrene need to have an immediate cholecystectomy.
