Is gallbladder removal considered invasive surgery?

Cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal, is considered a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It is typically performed laparoscopically, which means that the surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a camera and surgical instruments. This allows the surgeon to remove the gallbladder without making a large incision. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and a quicker recovery time compared to traditional open cholecystectomy, which involves a larger incision.