Gallbladder Polyps Causes, Symptoms and More
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Open Cholecystectomy vs. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Open cholecystectomy involves removing the gallbladder by making a large incision under the right side of the rib cage.2J. A. Lujan, MD. ‘Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy vs Open Cholecystectomy in the Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis.’ Archives of Surgery, JAMA Network, 1 Feb. 1998, jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/211505 A laparoscopic cholecystectomy uses small abdominal incisions to remove the gallbladder. According to researchers, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with lower mortality rates compared to open cholecystectomy.
However, severe complications are more likely to occur as a result of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. These complications include abscesses under the liver, bleeding and bile duct injuries.
