HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What is the skin prep area for gallbladder surgery? laparoscopic?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

C below. : From just below the breast to upper thigh extending to both flanks.

Answered 9/20/2013

4.9k views

Thank
Dr. Daniel Para answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Large area: Usually nipples to upper thighs is prepped for most laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

After scheduled surgery to remove gallbladder laparoscopically will i know i was intubated? What will recovery be like?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm having my gallbladder removed tomorrow via laparoscopic surgery. How long do you think before I can work out again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Does everyone who has laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery have clamps left in them? I thought only open gallbladder removal used clamps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Are patients always intubated during every surgery? Like for example a laparoscopic gallbladder surgery? Or is it only complex surgeries that are long?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm from the UK & having laparoscopic surgery to remove my gallbladder. Will they let me keep my gallstone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery five months ago. Pain around belly button area? Could this be from scar tissue? How much scar tissue forms around that area?
I had laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery. Pain around belly button area. How much scarring and nerve damage takes place with this surgery?
When can i fly after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery ?
Can a laparoscopic gallbladder surgery site reopen 3-4 weeks post-op?
How long after laparoscopic surgery (gallbladder removal) can I start working out again?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.