Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen (stomach) and a narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted. This allows the surgeon a view of the gallbladder and, by inserting small surgical instruments through the other cuts, the gallbladder can be removed.

Open: an abdominal incision is made and the gallbladder removed.

Robotic: In some cases (e.g. previously attempted cholecystectomy or incomplete removal of the gallbladder), the superior imaging obtained via the robot and dextrous controls can be used to remove the gallbladder successfully without requiring an open incision