If you’re scheduled for a laparoscopic (robotic) cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), you’re probably dealing with gallstones or abdominal pain. However, the topic of anesthesia, which is often discussed very briefly until the day of surgery, can spark questions or even some anxiety. Lucky for you, I’m here to guide you through what to expect on the day of your cholecystectomy, explain why general anesthesia is required, and describe how a transversus abdominis plane block