By Andrés Jurado, Founder & Director, My Medical Vacations · 16 years coordinating medical travel to Cancun, Mexico · 8,000+ cases coordinated
Published: October 17, 2026 · Last updated: October 17, 2026

Quick answer: Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is almost always done laparoscopically through a few small incisions. Most patients go home the same day or the next morning and return to normal activity in about a week.