Understanding Gallbladder Surgery

What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

• To produce bile

• To absorb nutrients

• To store bile

• To filter blood

What commonly leads to the need for gallbladder surgery?

• Inflammation of the liver

• Infection in the intestines

• Blockage of bile ducts by gallstones

• Excessive bile production

What type of anesthesia is typically used during gallbladder surgery?

• Local anesthesia

• Regional anesthesia

• No anesthesia

• General anesthesia

How is the abdomen prepared for the insertion of surgical instruments?

• Not inflated

• Inflated with carbon dioxide

• Inflated with oxygen

• Inflated with helium

What is created to insert the laparoscope during the surgery?

• A synthetic valve

• A surgical knot

• An umbilical port

• A temporary pouch

Which organ is repositioned to access the gallbladder during surgery?

• The pancreas

• The liver

• The spleen

• The stomach

What is the purpose of using clips during gallbladder surgery?

• To close the incisions

• To remove the gallbladder

• To inflate the abdomen

• To clamp off the cystic duct and artery

What happens to the carbon dioxide used to inflate the abdomen during the procedure?

• It is reused in the procedure

• It is converted into oxygen

• It is left in the abdomen

• It is allowed to escape

How are the muscle layers and other tissues closed after the surgery?

• With surgical glue

• Left open to heal naturally

• With sutures or staples

• With adhesive strips

What is the final step in gallbladder surgery?

• Conducting an ultrasound

• Discharging the patient

• Applying sterile dressings

• Administering post-operative medication