[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy].
Gallbladder stones are common, but most persons with stones are asymptomatic. The symptoms of gallbladder stones are usually characteristic. They are often associated with other types of abdominal symptoms, which are not affected by cholecystectomy. Day surgery laparoscopic cholecystectomy is increasingly popular. The operation may be associated with serious complications, but the risk is low. 85-90% of patients operated with cholecystectomy are asymptomatic after the operation.
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Erik
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Gastrokirurgisk avdeling Ullevål universitetssykehus 0407 Oslo. erik.trondsen@ulleval.no
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans