Some Photo's of Laparascopic Cholycystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)

Gallstone Case Study 4: "I like to perform a laparoscopic cholecystectomy through the placement of small tubes called ports that are placed into the abdomen once it is distended with carbon dioxide. The procedure is carried out under general anesthesia. The port at the lower end of the picture allows the passage of a camera into the abdomen. At the right upper aspect of the picture you see the insertion of a working port that allows passage of operating instruments. There are two additional ports on the right side of the abdomen that are used for manipulating the gallbladder during its removal. If you look below you will see what a good view we get of the gallbladder on the television screen."
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This is the exact operation I had two years ago. Although much less invasive than open surgery there are still some surgical risks and possible long term side effects. I'll be covering those soon in other posts.

What Do Gallstones Look Like?

Gallstone Case Study: "This is a gallbladder that has been opened after its removal to reveal hundreds of cholesterol gallstones. It is no wonder that some would intermittently leave the gallbladder and cause pain or other complications."
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Facinating pictures, and quite gross:-)