Gallbladder removal surgery, also called cholecystectomy, is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide to treat gallstones, inflammation, or bile duct obstructions. While this ...

Gallbladder cancer surgery involves removing the gallbladder. There are several different types of this surgery. In some circumstances, removing the gallbladder may cure a person’s cancer. The ...

Just had your gallbladder removed or considering surgery? 🤔 We break down what to expect after gallbladder surgery, including common side effects and essential dietary tips for a smooth recovery.

Rates of bile duct injury a year after gallbladder removal surgery were lower with laparoscopic procedures than robotic-assisted ones, a retrospective study of Medicare beneficiaries found.

I am about to undergo gallbladder removal due to recurring pain from gallbladder sludge. Should I be taking replacements for the bile salts that I will no longer be able to produce, and if so, what is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like your opinion of probiotics. Do you think they would help with chronic diarrhea after having my gallbladder removed? -- C.F.R. ANSWER: Probiotics are bacteria that are ...

An Owasso woman said years of pain and conflicting medical records have left her questioning whether a surgery to remove her ...

The human body has some brutal survival limits, and medicine has documented them in detail. Certain body parts can be removed ...

Healthcare professionals may use chemotherapy in several ways to treat gallbladder cancer. Gallbladder cancer is a relatively uncommon form of cancer, and it can be hard to detect early. If doctors ...

Some elective surgeries in Grande Prairie have been postponed because of issues with sterilizing surgical tools. Alberta Health Services says emergency surgeries are unaffected, but one patient told ...