What is another word for laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
Pronunciation: [lˌapɐɹəskˈɒpɪk kˌə͡ʊlsɪstˈɛktəmɪ] (IPA) 
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure that is commonly known as keyhole surgery for the removal of the gallbladder. Synonyms for this term include lap chole, keyhole cholecystectomy, minimally invasive cholecystectomy, and gallbladder removal surgery. These terms represent the same surgical approach and technique with small incisions in the abdomen through which a laparoscope and other specialized instruments are used to remove the gallbladder. This procedure has several advantages over traditional open surgery, including less pain, quicker recovery time, and reduced scarring. Regardless of the terminology used, laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the standard approach for gallbladder removal surgery.
