Rising use of weight loss injections may be linked to more gallbladder surgeries. Experts urge caution, deeper research and ...

The gallbladder plays a quiet but critical role in digestion, and when this organ malfunctions, it sends specific distress signals that require attention.

Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had his gallbladder removed many years ago. In the past few years, he has had six ERCPs to remove gallstones from his bile duct, as he is still making them. He has been told ...

Removing an organ is a serious medical procedure, but while this can be lifesaving for some, others might consider it a source of regret. This is what happened to TikToker @kkjonessss, who went viral ...

Gallbladder surgery typically results in three or four small scars on your abdomen. These may disappear eventually, but you can take steps to help the healing process and minimize their appearance.

In 2024, I was working a job I hated and living in a nightmare house share. The combination of frustration and stress had ...

When your gallbladder is blocked and you’re unable to release bile, your gallbladder is at risk of getting infected or swollen. This causes cholecystitis and oftentimes calls for a cholecystostomy if ...

Many women have to undergo gallbladder surgery during pregnancy A gynaecologist explains the risks this can pose to both mother and foetus ...

The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid. It contracts after emptying as part of the digestive process, but other factors, such as gallstones, can cause it to collapse, leading to pain and other ...

The outlook for gallbladder cancer may depend on the stage of cancer, tumor grade and type, and the age and overall health of the person. Surgery or medications can help to control the cancer and ...