Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most common operations in general surgery. It is performed by surgeons with a specialist interest in biliary disease as well as by surgeons with other specialist interests.

What department is cholecystectomy?

Department of Surgery - Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)

What kind of doctor removes gallstones?

Your doctor may refer to you a gastroenterologist or surgeon for treatment. The usual treatment for gallstones is surgery to remove the gallbladder. Doctors sometimes can use nonsurgical treatments to treat cholesterol stones, but pigment stones usually require surgery.