In this video, Dr. Fullington addresses the question “Is gallbladder surgery laparoscopic?”

Surgery to remove the gallbladder is typically performed laparoscopically through small incisions in the abdominal wall under general anesthesia. The abdomen is inflated with gas to create a space for the surgeon to work. The gallbladder is detached from its surrounding structures and removed through one of the small incisions. The surgery is typically well tolerated and has a faster recovery time and less pain than an open surgery.

Dr. Fullington is a specialist in the treatment of gallbladder disease and gallbladder surgery.