Etymed
cholecystectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Clinical context
A 45-year-old woman presents with severe right upper quadrant pain radiating to her back, nausea, and vomiting. She has a history of gallstones and ultrasound reveals multiple gallstones with wall thickening. She undergoes a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Postoperatively, she experiences mild abdominal discomfort but no complications. Which procedure was performed?
Mnemonic
Chole- (gallbladder) - Cystectomy (removal) - Think 'gallbladder removal' with 'C' for cholecystectomy