Thanks for posting this, I’m getting the operation done soon and was very curious to see exactly what happens. I’m glad I’m not doing it myself as I wouldn’t have the patience!
I had my Gallbladder removed on the 14th Jan 09 due to Gallstones. I was really scared about it all, but to be honest if you’re in as much pain as I was with the attacks. It’s really worth it! Bit of pain afterwards because of the staples, but mine is healing well. Good luck
I’m getting this done tomorrow morning. I was just curious what it looked like. Meh, doesn’t freak me out too much. I just hope I’m not a rare case that ends up needing open surgery.
I had this done just over 2 weeks ago. Recovery has been quick despite a stone remaining in the cbd which I hope to pass naturally or may already have. The attacks I suffered were sever e – am so glad its over – mind u only had courage 2 watch this video post op -
WOW I sure am glad I was asleep during this.I had mine taken out in September on a Thursday and was supposed to have it taken out at 12:00 but I didn’t have it taken out til’ 5:00 but good news being I don’t have pain waking me up every night anymore ^-^
Oh he told me that was the case but I was a unique case. It turns out I had two bile ducts connected to my Gall Bladder. So he told me to be on the safe side he out the drain in. They emptied over 900cc’s a day from that thing. Uber gross!
3x5mm and 1x10mm compared to 2x5mm and 2x10mm ports? – no brainer. I only use a retrieval bag if I anticipate spillage or contamination of the port sites with bacteria/cancer cells ie almost never.
Why not have two 10mm ports and two 5mm ports – that way you don’t need to retract the camera from the 10mm port and put a smaller 5mm camera in to one of the other ports.
Also, why wasn’t the GB placed in a bag? It would take very little pressure to burst the GB, resulting in bile release.
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KAT65
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
I am 43 and just had this done. I am stapled and sore, but healing, can eat and drink, shower, and so on. Good surgeon. And no more g.b. pain!
deb8deb8
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
i’m 18 and i just had a cholecystectomy done a few days ago. it’s very informative to see how it’s performed. thanks for posting this!
thedarkblonde
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Thanks for posting this, I’m getting the operation done soon and was very curious to see exactly what happens. I’m glad I’m not doing it myself as I wouldn’t have the patience!
chanapan49
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
you really feel that there was a staple?? do you experience changes in your diet??
videosurgery
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
You may or may not be glad to hear that as a med student you do not get to do this – it comes a lot later!!
robinboparai
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
im glad i saw it before i acutally have to do it (med school student), thanks…
jemma1717
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
I had my Gallbladder removed on the
14th Jan 09 due to Gallstones. I was really scared about it all, but to be honest if you’re in as much pain as I was with the attacks. It’s really worth it! Bit of pain afterwards because of the staples, but mine is healing well. Good luck
wanzhang95
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Oh my… That seems disturbing to see for someone who’ll have to go through the procedure. But then you know what will happen, so it’s good too.
pilotilka
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
me, too!!
mipantunfla
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
I had this done over 5yrs ago and had no complications.
STangoFox
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Cool!!
I have to have this done soon! ^-^ It’s neat to see it done here xD
Amylopan
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
I’m getting this done tomorrow morning. I was just curious what it looked like. Meh, doesn’t freak me out too much. I just hope I’m not a rare case that ends up needing open surgery.
CookstarSi
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
All of the general surgeons where I work clip the cystic artery as well. Was that part skipped in the video?
corbelly
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
I had this done just over 2 weeks ago. Recovery has been quick despite a stone remaining in the cbd which I hope to pass naturally or may already have. The attacks I suffered were sever e – am so glad its over – mind u only had courage 2 watch this video post op -
music6gurl4ever
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
okay as much as i hate being mean like this, i couldnt help gagging. sry!!
but great quality. good job
horsefreak105
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
WOW I sure am glad I was asleep during this.I had mine taken out in September on a Thursday and was supposed to have it taken out at 12:00 but I didn’t have it taken out til’ 5:00 but good news being I don’t have pain waking me up every night anymore ^-^
Devisissy
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Oh he told me that was the case but I was a unique case. It turns out I had two bile ducts connected to my Gall Bladder. So he told me to be on the safe side he out the drain in. They emptied over 900cc’s a day from that thing. Uber gross!
videosurgery
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Tell your surgeon that he/she doesn’t need to use a drain!!
Devisissy
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
I had this done last month. I was up and walking within the week. Back to the gym in two. I feel great. The drain removal was painful but I lived.
videosurgery
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Risk of bile leak leading to biliary peritonitis. Not cool.
SeeingSounds
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
why use 3 metal clips when you could burn the cystic duct?!
videosurgery
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
3x5mm and 1x10mm compared to 2x5mm and 2x10mm ports? – no brainer. I only use a retrieval bag if I anticipate spillage or contamination of the port sites with bacteria/cancer cells ie almost never.
maestrochipTUBE
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Why not have two 10mm ports and two 5mm ports – that way you don’t need to retract the camera from the 10mm port and put a smaller 5mm camera in to one of the other ports.
Also, why wasn’t the GB placed in a bag?
It would take very little pressure to burst the GB, resulting in bile release.
jasonbadler
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
my girlfriend just did this, that’s why we were watching your video. Good job.. Thanks for sharing.
RanaAurora
November 21st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Amazing. That’s a huge step from just slicing the body open to use your eyes the see all that.
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