Lap chole
Medical abbreviation · Surgical
| Stands for | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Lap chole stands for Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a surgical abbreviation.
Removal of the gallbladder through several small abdominal incisions using a camera and long instruments, the standard operation for symptomatic gallstones and acute cholecystitis. Most patients go home the same day or the next morning.
Example: Lap chole tomorrow for symptomatic cholelithiasis; NPO after midnight.
Usage notes
The first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed by Erich Muhe in Germany in 1985, and the technique spread worldwide within a few years. Surgeons confirm the "critical view of safety" before clipping any structure to avoid bile duct injury, the operation's most feared complication. Conversion to open surgery is needed in a small percentage of cases with severe inflammation.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.