Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed through small incisions in the abdominal wall, using a tiny camera (laparoscope) and specialized instruments.
During the surgery, a camera is inserted that transmits a magnified image from the operative site to a screen, enabling the surgeon to carry out the procedure with high precision and minimal tissue damage.
The laparoscopic approach is now used in a variety of medical fields – including general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, and urology – and shortens recovery time, reduces pain and scarring, and allows a quicker return to routine compared to traditional open surgery.
Gallstones are accumulations of cholesterol or other substances in the gallbladder that can block the bile ducts. This condition, called cholelithiasis, causes abdominal pain, inflammation of the gallbladder or pancreas, and even jaundice.
An interesting statistic: it is estimated that about 20% of the population has gallstones.
Diagnosis is done by ultrasound, and treatment is based on laparoscopic cholecystectomy or endoscopic removal of the stones via ERCP, depending on their location and the severity of symptoms.