“Does laparoscopic gallbladder surgery require general anesthesia?”

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“Does laparoscopic gallbladder surgery require general anesthesia?”

I will have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. Does laparoscopic gallbladder surgery require general anesthesia?

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**Dr. Ahmed basem Sayed ahmed Abdel rahman** Anesthesiologist Bangor, ME · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ahmed basem Sayed ahmed Abdel rahman Anesthesiologist Bangor, ME

Yes

**Dr. Yi-hwa Sung Outerbridge** Anesthesiologist Lakeland, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yi-hwa Sung Outerbridge Anesthesiologist Lakeland, FL

Just think about it? Do you want to have abdominal surgery to remove major gastrointestinal components using other methods?

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**Dr. Christian Diaz Stone** Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christian Diaz Stone Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV

Yes, it does.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, air has to go into the abdomen.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

Yes. Laparoscopy requires general anesthesia.