Overview

This leaflet has been given to you to prepare for your Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. 

When stones form in the gall bladder it often causes pain. If stones escape from the gall bladder they can block the bile duct causing further pain, fever and yellow jaundice. Your surgeon has recommended you have an operation to remove your gallbladder.

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