Just behind your liver on the upper right side of your abdomen, the gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ. To have it removed surgically, a cholecystectomy is performed. The gallbladder collects and stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by your liver. Cholecystectomy surgery is common and carries a minimal risk of complications. The day of your cholecystectomy is normally the day you are able to leave the hospital. A cholecystectomy is most usually performed by introducing a tiny video camera and specialized surgical equipment through four tiny incisions to see into your belly and remove the gallbladder. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the name of this operation. On rare occasions, the gallbladder can be removed with a single, sizable incision.
