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What are the risks of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure?
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∙ 10y ago
The most serious complication that can occur during laparoscopy is laceration of a major abdominal blood vessel
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agocomplications due to anesthesia, infection, injury to organs or other structures, and bleeding. There is a risk that endometriosis will reoccur
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∙ 10y agoThere are different kinds of complications for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. To name a few, one could mention bowel perforation, hemorrhage and infection.
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How often is the laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed?
It is estimated that the laparoscopic procedure is currently used for approximately 80% of cases.
Is cholecystectomy a risky surgery?
No. It is a fairly straightforward procedure. The risks of a cholecystectomy are essentially the risks of anesthesia.
What laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal),
Does a laparoscopic cholecystectomy involve the use of a laser?
A laser may be used for the incision and cautery (burning unwanted tissue to stop bleeding), in which case the procedure may be called laser laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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
When will you take off the steri-strips after laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
Ask your surgeon.
What Position of patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy is?
over the left side
When is a cholecystectomy not done laparoscopically?
The laparoscopic procedure would not be preferred in cases where the gallbladder is so inflamed that it could rupture, or when adhesions (additional fibrous bands of tissue) are present.
What are the risks of an open cholecystectomy?
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
A lap choley is the laparoscopic removal of the liver?
CholecystectomyCholecystectomy /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.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CholecystectomyIt means you have had your gall bladder removed.
What are the types of cholecystography?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Oral cholecystography, gallbladder series or X-ray
What is the purpose of cholecystectomy?
A cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis.
