Which organ is removed during a cholecystectomy?

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Multiple Choice

Which organ is removed during a cholecystectomy?

Explanation:
A cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder. The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine when you eat. When the gallbladder is diseased—often from gallstones or inflammation—the best treatment is to remove it, which relieves symptoms and prevents future complications. The liver remains, still producing bile, which can reach the intestine through the bile ducts even without the gallbladder. The pancreas and stomach are separate organs and are not part of this procedure, so they are not removed.

A cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder. The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine when you eat. When the gallbladder is diseased—often from gallstones or inflammation—the best treatment is to remove it, which relieves symptoms and prevents future complications. The liver remains, still producing bile, which can reach the intestine through the bile ducts even without the gallbladder. The pancreas and stomach are separate organs and are not part of this procedure, so they are not removed.

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