What is cholecystectomy

What is cholecystectomy

What is cholecystectomy is a term especially encountered by those who do research on the gallbladder. In clear terms, cholecystectomy is the name given to the operation to remove the gallbladder. 

What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper right part of the abdomen that stores bile produced by the liver. Bile is a fluid that helps digest fats and is stored in the gallbladder and secreted into the small intestine when needed.


The gallbladder contracts when fatty foods are digested, especially when we eat, and sends the stored bile into the duodenum. This makes it easier to absorb fats.


Gallbladder problems can include conditions such as gallstones, gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis) and gallbladder cancer.


A person with a gallbladder condition should first consult an internal medicine specialist. The internist will assess your general health and, if necessary, may order tests to make an accurate diagnosis. If gallbladder problems become apparent, a referral to a gastroenterologist is usually made.


A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the digestive system and can examine gallbladder-related conditions in more detail. If surgical intervention is required, a general surgeon can perform surgical procedures such as gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).


In summary, in case of gallbladder disease, you should first consult an internist, then a gastroenterologist or, if necessary, a general surgeon. You can also plan your surgery by contacting us and getting preliminary information about the surgery.

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