What Is an Open Cholecystectomy?
An open cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure done to remove the gallbladder. The liver produces bile, which serves to break down fats during digestion. Bile is stored in the gallbladder, a pouch on the right side of the abdomen under the liver. Bile, which is secreted from the gallbladder after a meal, travels to the small intestine, where it aids in digestion. When there is a problem with the gallbladder, it may be removed using an open cholecystectomy procedure.
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