What is the medical term for having your gall bladder removed?

It's quite easy to do a small investigation of the structure of the word "Cholecystectomy". As well as most medical terms this one is also of Greek origin. If the word were written in English, it would turn into the phrase "gallbladder removal". Actually, the operation is the main one among current treatments for chronic cholecystitis. Besides, the procedure is said to be a safe way of gallbladder cancer prevention.

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Andrew Levy-Neal

I had one done and still didn't really remember the answer. I got it by eliminating the ones I knew were wrong.

Cheryl Perkins

My husband and I have both had this procedure. While he was having it done they discovered an Aortal Abdominal Aneurysm, He will have major surgery on that in 2-3 weeks.

Lydia Coutts

Had to use process of elimination for this one. Appendectormy is appendix removal; Splenectomy is spleen removal; and Lobotomy is cuttying into the brain's frontal lobe. Only one option left then! :-)

Fred Keogh

I had mine removed 2 days before I was due to leave the Army. I couldn't leave in an unfit state so had my service extended in fortnightly increments. I got an extra months pay out of it. Thank you gall bladder.

Rosemary Grove

I asked my surgeon if I could have my gallstones after the operation. I was presented with a jar filled with items which resembled medium sized pebbles from the beach. To think, I was walking about with all that in my abdomen!

Kendra Eichholz

I had to guess, perhaps you would call it an "educated guess"! Lol...

dmarkc

Cheryl Perkins, life-saving catch.

Wyla Reedy

The procedure is minimally invasive compared to 20 years ago.

Val Wilkinson

Good luck to him for that xx Cheryl Perkins,

Glenys Russell

I had mine out while I was studying medical terminology. That came in handy when the doctor asked what procedure I was having done. :)

L Lh Adams

Some people actually thought Lobotomy was the answer.

tbear

Darlene Davidson, 😂 You're a funny lady! Enjoy your pun's!

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Todd Cates, 👍😊

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Sue Fairweather, 👍😊

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tesla alset, 👍😊

Lesley Philp

Andrew Levy-Neal, me too!

karen twirly

I knew what it wasn't.

Brenda Hanneman Wallace

Process of elimination !

Darlene Yarbrough

Wow,i had my Gall Blatter removed, 40 yrs ago. I thought i was having a heart attack. Nut it turned out it was my Blatter.but after surgery. No problems.thank god