title: Care of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: This article discusses laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gall bladder through a process also known as keyhole surgery. It explains the pre- and post-operative nursing care of patients undergoing this surgery. The anaesthetic considerations and operative technique are also described.
authors.affiliation: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester. lisa.bloxham@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D042882:Gallstones / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D016683:Supine Position