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Why is laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery done?
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is the most common method to remove a diseased gallbladder.
This surgery is used most often when no factors, such as scar tissue from previous belly surgeries, are present. If you have factors that may complicate laparoscopic surgery, your doctor may choose to do an open surgery.
After your child's laparoscopic cholecystectomy: When to call
Call 911 anytime you think your child may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- Your child passes out (loses consciousness).
- Your child is short of breath.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child is sick to their stomach or can't drink fluids.
- Your child has pain that does not get better after taking pain medicine.
- Your child cannot pass stools or gas.
- Your child has symptoms of infection, such as:
- Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
- Red streaks leading from the incision.
- Pus draining from the incision.
- A fever.
- Bright red blood has soaked through the bandage over the incision.
- The incision comes open.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if your child has any problems.
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