title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: Traditional gall bladder surgery results in an abdominal incision requiring management of pain, possible ileus, a hospital stay of 5 to 7 days, and a six week recovery period. This type of surgery carries with it the risks of both surgery and anaesthesia and can have a high monetary cost for both the patient and the hospital. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy results in four, 1 to 3 cm incisions, that appear to produce less pain and no ileus. Hospitalization is 24 to 48 hours and complete recovery and return to work can occur within two weeks. This surgery is a safe and economical alternative to traditional surgical methods.
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authors: Gabriel
mesh_terms: D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care