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Types of surgery to remove the gallbladder

Types of surgery to remove the gallbladder

Illustration of laparoscopic and open gallbladder removal surgery

Illustration copyright 2003 Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com

Laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder requires several small cuts (incisions). Open surgery to remove the gallbladder uses one larger incision.

Last Updated: August 2, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
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