Gallbladder removal - series
From DrKoop's partner site on cholesterol, CholesterolNetwork.com
Most patients who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy can go home the day of surgery or the next day, and resume a normal diet and activities immediately. Most patients who undergo open cholecystectomy require 5-7 days of hospitalization, are able to resume a normal diet after one week, and normal activates after 4-6 weeks. 
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