Which of the following surgeries is performed by removing the gallbladder?

The surgery that involves the removal of the gallbladder is known as cholecystectomy. This procedure is typically performed to treat conditions related to the gallbladder, such as cholelithiasis (gallstones) or cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder). During a cholecystectomy, the surgeon removes the gallbladder, which is located under the liver and functions in the storage of bile.

In contrast, an appendectomy involves the removal of the appendix, which is a small pouch located at the junction of the small and large intestine. Hernia repair surgery focuses on repairing a hernia, which is the protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. Gastrectomy involves the surgical removal of part or all of the stomach, typically for reasons such as cancer or severe ulcers. Each of these procedures addresses different anatomical structures and medical issues, making cholecystectomy the specific choice for gallbladder removal.