Gallbladder Surgery

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) is a common, minimally invasive procedure to remove a gallbladder that is causing pain, inflammation, gallstone complications, or other disease.

Surgical video of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Watch Dr. Taylor perform a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. These videos highlights the routine use of an Intraoperative Cholangiogram (IOC) and ICG fluorescence — which are standardized techniques for maximum precision and patient safety. Be aware, if you click "Watch on Youtube," it will no longer autoplay the next video in the playlist. Click the button below to go directly to the playlist on Youtube.

Watch Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Playlist on Youtube

Pre-Operative Care

Fasting (NPO): Do not eat or drink anything after midnight prior to your surgery.

Medications: Continue taking heart or blood pressure medications with a small sip of water on the morning of surgery unless directed otherwise. Pause blood thinners as advised during your consult.

Prep Wash: Shower with chlorhexidine (CHG) soap the night before and the morning of procedure.

Post-Operative Recovery

This is typically and outpatient procedure — you will go home the same day.

Diet: Start with light, low-fat foods. You may gradually resume a normal diet as tolerated, though greasy or very heavy meals should be limited for the first 1–2 weeks.

Activity & Lifting: No heavy lifting over 15-20 lbs for 2 to 4 weeks. Walking is encouraged immediately.

Wound Care & Showering: You may shower 24 hours after surgery. Pat the incision sites dry; do not submerge in baths or pools for 2 weeks. Steristrips may be removed after they loosen in 7-10 days.