Laparoscopic gall bladder removal is the "golden standard" in the treatment of gallstone disease. It can also involve a more or less pronounced inflammation of the gall bladder.

What examinations are necessary?

• Blood sampling to determine the liver and bile duct values as well as the pancreas values 
• Ultrasound examination (sonography) 
• Gastroscopy

Technique of laparoscopic gall bladder surgery:

The abdominal cavity is inflated with carbon dioxide gas. The abdominal cavity is adjusted on a television monitor using a camera inserted at the navel. The instruments are inserted into the right upper abdomen through three small incisions (0.5 to 1.5 centimeters) and the gallbladder is removed in this way.

Inpatient stay: approximately two to five days