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Definition of Cholecystotomy

1. n. The operation of making an opening in the gall bladder, as for the removal of a gallstone.

Definition of Cholecystotomy

1. Noun. (surgery) The operation of making an opening in the gall bladder, as when removing a gallstone. ¹

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Medical Definition of Cholecystotomy

1. Incision into the gallbladder. Synonym: cholecystomy. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + tome, incision Laparoscopic cholecystotomy, minimally invasive surgical technique for removal of the gallbladder that uses a laparoscope for visualization of the gallbladder and placement of instruments into the abdominal cavity through trocars, therefore avoiding the traditional incision. (05 Mar 2000)

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