Cholecystectomy (ko-luh-sis-TEK-tuh-mee) is a type of surgery that removes a diseased gallbladder. This surgery is usually done as a laparoscopic surgery. The doctor puts a lighted tube and other ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD A scab after surgery is a normal part of healing. It forms at the incision site to protect the skin underneath while it heals. Removing a scab can impede ...

Additionally, a novel technique for single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) using specially designed needle instruments was explored. This method aimed to address challenges such as ...

For symptomatic gallstones, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the most frequently performed surgical treatment. This procedure involves removing the gallbladder through small incisions, allowing for ...