Cholecystectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor recommended a cholecystectomy to alleviate the patient's recurring gallstone pain.
- After a series of tests, the surgeon determined that a cholecystectomy was the best course of treatment for the patient's gallbladder disease.
- A cholecystectomy can be performed laparoscopically, resulting in less scarring and a faster recovery time.
- Following the cholecystectomy, the patient reported a significant reduction in symptoms and an overall improvement in quality of life.
- Risks associated with a cholecystectomy include infection, bleeding, and bowel injury, although these complications are relatively rare.