About Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a surgery to take out your gallbladder. It's usually done to treat gallstones that cause pain or other problems.
Causes / Typical Use Case
Gallstones causing severe paininflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis)blockage of bile ductsgallbladder polypspancreatitis due to gallstones.
Next Steps
Follow your doctor's post-surgery instructions carefullytake prescribed medicationsgradually return to normal activitiesattend follow-up appointments.