What is a cholecystectomy?

Remove gallbladder: Medical terminology describing a surgery to remove the gallbladder.

Cholecystectomy ...: Is the name of the operation to remove the gallbladder. It can be done as an open operation with a large upper abdominal incision. More commonly these days, it is performed as a minimally-invasive laparoscopic procedure.

Gallbladder removal: Cholecystectomy is the technical term used for removal of one's gallbladder. We usually accomplish this through laparoscopy, which entails 3 (or 4) small incisions in the abdomen. Most patients recover within a few days of the procedure.

Gallbladder removal: Cholecystectomy = surgical removal of the gallbladder. If you have additional questions or concern about this, please post your questions here on healthtap. I am sure your questions will be addressed accordingly. Good luck.