"Cholelithotomy" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cholelithotomy is a surgical procedure to remove gallstones from the bile duct or gallbladder. It is a type of cholecystectomy, which is a surgery to remove the gallbladder. Cholelithotomy is usually performed laparoscopically, which means the surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen and uses a camera and specialized instruments to remove the gallstones.
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Choledochotomy is a surgical incision or cut made in the bile duct, typically to relieve blocked or infected bile flow, or to diagnose and treat conditions such as gallstones, bile duct cancer, or narrowing of the bile ducts.
Cholelithiasis refers to the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder. Gallstones are small, hard mineral deposits that form in the gallbladder and can cause a range of symptoms, from recurring abdominal pain to bile duct obstruction and even surgical complications if left untreated.
Cholelithiasis is a medical term that refers to the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts. Gallstones are hard, pebble-like objects that form in the gallbladder or bile ducts when bile becomes supersaturated with cholesterol or bilirubin. Cholelithiasis can cause a range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. If left untreated, gallstones can cause complications such as pancreatitis, cholangitis, and bile duct obstruction. Treatment for cholelithiasis usually involves surgery to remove the gallbladder or stone removal using a procedure called cholecystolithotomy.