What is the name of the procedure in which the gallbladder is removed?

The procedure in which the gallbladder is removed is known as a cholecystectomy. This operation is typically performed when a patient has gallstones causing pain or infection, or if the gallbladder is inflamed—a condition known as cholecystitis. The procedure can be done through traditional open surgery or through a minimally invasive approach called laparoscopic surgery, where small incisions are made in the abdomen, and specialized instruments are used to extract the gallbladder.

Laparotomy refers to a surgical operation involving an incision into the abdominal cavity but does not specify gallbladder removal. An appendectomy is the removal of the appendix, usually due to appendicitis, and herniorrhaphy pertains to the repair of a hernia, none of which involve the gallbladder. Understanding the specific terminology associated with surgical procedures helps in comprehending the correct answer and differentiating it from other procedures.