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cholecystectomy |
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cholecystectomySurgical removal of the gall bladder. It is carried out when gallstones or infection lead to inflammation of the gall bladder, which may then be removed either by conventional surgery or by a ‘keyhole’ procedure (see endoscopy). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We'll see changes from "percentage of surgical patients receiving perioperative antibiotics" to "percentage of surgical patients with postoperative infections," from "our average charge for an uncomplicated cholecystectomy over the last six months" to "our price for an uncomplicated cholecystectomy. Her surgical history included laparoscopic cholecystectomy for biliary dyskinesia, hysterectomy for endometriosis, and bilateral breast reduction surgery. I remember once when I was working on a surgical ward, we had a patient who was being prepared for a cholecystectomy. |
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