Cholesystectomy AKA gallbladder removal is a surgical procedure that is performed to treat gallstones by removing the gallbladder. This can be done by the laparoscopic method which is a less invasive and common method. The other is through an open method.

The removal of the gallbladder may be recommended because due to gallstones or because the gallbladder is not functioning as it should. The Symptoms and Signs to watch out for includes

• Severe pain after eating in the upper right side of the abdomen
• Constant feeling of vomiting and nausea
• Indigestion
• Infection