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It is estimated that the laparoscopic procedure is currently used for approximately 80% of cases.

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What laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal),


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


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.


What Position of patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy is?

over the left side


When will you take off the steri-strips after laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Ask your surgeon.


What does a Cholecystectomy treat?

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What has the author N A Hirsch written?

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What was the first remote human surgery performed?

On September 7, 2001, Operation Lindbergh culminated in the first complete remote surgery.The procedure performed was a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), considered the standard of care in minimally invasive surgery.


What are the risks of an open cholecystectomy?

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How long after laparascopic cholecystectomy surgery do you have to keep the wounds dry?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a surgery done to remove the gall bladder. The stitches need to remain dry until your two week follow-up appointment.


What are the risks of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure?

The most serious complication that can occur during laparoscopy is laceration of a major abdominal blood vessel


What are the benefits of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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