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Types of surgery to remove the gallbladder

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Illustration of laparoscopic and open gallbladder removal surgery

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Laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder requires several small cuts (incisions). Open surgery to remove the gallbladder uses one larger incision.

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Last Updated: 08/02/2007
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