Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Gallbladder Surgery
Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder to treat gallstones, with minimal incisions and a fast recovery.
Gallbladder surgery, or laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is the definitive treatment for gallstones and gallbladder inflammation. It is performed through small incisions, which reduces pain and speeds recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
Dr. Carrillo uses minimally invasive techniques that let most patients return home the same day or the next, resuming daily activities in a short time.
Procedure benefits
- Minimal incisions and barely visible scars
- Less postoperative pain
- Fast, usually outpatient recovery
- Low risk of complications and infection
Who is a candidate?
- Symptomatic gallstones (cholelithiasis)
- Recurrent biliary colic
- Cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)
- Gallbladder polyps requiring treatment
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The gallbladder stores bile, but the body adapts perfectly well without it. Most patients live a completely normal life after surgery.