Lap Choly (Noun)
Meaning
Removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove her gallbladder due to recurring gallstones.
- The laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure allowed for quicker recovery time and reduced scarring.
- A laparoscope and surgical instruments were inserted through small incisions in her abdomen during the laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Doctors often recommend laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open cholecystectomy.
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is usually performed under general anesthesia and requires several hours of surgery.