Summary: better every day until they are fully recovered. Although some patients require no pain medication after going home, most patients require a few pain pills over the first 2-3 days at home. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy This operation removes the gallbladder. In most cases, the gallbladder is removed to treat gallstones that are causing symptoms such as abdominal pain or
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