What is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Laparoscopic cholecystectomy means the removal of the gallbladder (“cholecystectomy”) with keyhole surgery (“laparoscopic”).  When is this operation required? Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is generally performed for gallstone diseases. As a general rule, once a patient develops symptoms from gallstones, there is a … Continue reading Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy)