cholecystectomy
noun
cho·le·cys·tec·to·my
ˌkō-lə-(ˌ)si-ˈstek-tə-mē 
plural cholecystectomies
: surgical excision of the gallbladder
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The gallbladder diet is generally considered safe, but some considerations should be made before starting it, including:
Gallbladder removal surgery: Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) may be necessary for some people with various types of gallbladder disease.
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
How to Tell Gallbladder and Liver Pain Apart Unlike symptomatic but uncomplicated gallstones (which warrant an elective cholecystectomy), complications of gallstones warrant an emergency cholecystectomy.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
There are two main approaches to performing a cholecystectomy.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
In the most severe cases, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is an option.
—American College Of Lifestyle Medicine, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2024
Gallstone removal or even complete removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) could be recommended by the veterinarian.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
The surgical procedure for removing the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy, per the Mayo website.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
The same incision had been used to perform a liver resection and a cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder), following the initial procedure.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 10 June 2020
In a sneak peek at the episode, which will be a crossover with fellow Shondaland series Station 19, Tess comes over to watch Richard practicing a Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal, for those of us who didn’t go to medical school).
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2020
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
How to Tell Gallbladder and Liver Pain Apart Unlike symptomatic but uncomplicated gallstones (which warrant an elective cholecystectomy), complications of gallstones warrant an emergency cholecystectomy.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
There are two main approaches to performing a cholecystectomy.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
In the most severe cases, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is an option.
—American College Of Lifestyle Medicine, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2024
Gallstone removal or even complete removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) could be recommended by the veterinarian.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
The surgical procedure for removing the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy, per the Mayo website.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
The same incision had been used to perform a liver resection and a cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder), following the initial procedure.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 10 June 2020
In a sneak peek at the episode, which will be a crossover with fellow Shondaland series Station 19, Tess comes over to watch Richard practicing a Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal, for those of us who didn’t go to medical school).
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2020
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cholecystectomy
noun
cho·le·cys·tec·to·my
ˌkō-lə-(ˌ)sis-ˈtek-tə-mē
plural cholecystectomies
: surgical excision of the gallbladder
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