Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

Cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder, a small reservoir located under the liver that stores bile. It is indicated mainly in cases of gallstones causing pain (biliary colic), inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) or complications of gallstones. The procedure is nowadays performed laparoscopically in the vast majority of cases: through small incisions, the surgeon introduces a camera and fine instruments to detach and remove the gallbladder. This minimally invasive technique ensures an uncomplicated recovery, limited pain and a quick return to normal activities. Living without a gallbladder is completely normal: bile, produced by the liver, continues to flow directly into the intestine to support digestion. Most patients notice no lasting change in their diet. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a fully mastered procedure, performed in operating theatres equipped with high-definition laparoscopy systems, often as part of a short hospital stay.