Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the surgical treatment of acute cholecystitis. Patients should undergo cholecystectomy as early as possible, preferably within 72 hours of symptom onset.

In most cases, cholecystitis occurs when gallstones block the ducts that drain the gallbladder from the body. Other causes of cholecystitis include bile duct problems, tumors, serious illnesses, and certain infections. To accurately diagnose the disease, doctors often use ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI techniques to evaluate the condition of cholecystitis.