When is cholecystectomy advised?
Cholecystectomy is often advised to relieve the symptoms of gall stones. Stones in the gall bladder can block the tubes that transfer bile to the small intestines. This can result in severe pain in many cases depending upon the amount of blockage. Additionally inflammation of the cells and tissues and infection may ensue. The removal of the gall bladder stones are often accomplished with conservative approaches that involves the use of medications and changes in diet. This may offer relief to a certain extent. However, the symptoms may not be relieved in many cases ultimately requiring the removal of the gall bladder. Further, the condition usually recurs frequently. The repeated formation of stones, infections, inflammations or obstruction in the gall bladder may ultimately require the removal of this organ if the conservative measures are unable to treat the condition. How is cholecystectomy performed? Cholecystectomy may be performed either by the any of the two methods available: o
