Because your gallbladder is a non-essential organ, if problems develop, most times it is easier just to remove the organ altogether than to try and correct the issue and leave the gallbladder in place. Like many operations, there are a number of different ways surgeons can remove your gallbladder. Below, we take a closer look […]
Treatment Options Gallbladder Polyps
Your gallbladder is a small organ the stores bile to aid in digestion, and when everything is working fine, you probably don’t give it a second thought. Gallstones are the most common problem that develop with your gallbladder, but another potential issue is the growth of a gallbladder polyp. Gallbladder polyps are small, abnormal growths […]
The Causes, Symptoms & Treatments For Biliary Dyskinesia
When it comes to your gallbladder, one of the most common issues involves the development of or the problems caused by the onset of gallstones. But what happens if your gallbladder isn’t working correctly, and gallstones aren’t the root cause? This condition is known as biliary dyskinesia or functional gallbladder disorder, and it’s the focus […]
How Your Thyroid Affects Your Gallbladder
As a general surgeon, Dr. Koeplin specializes in correcting a variety of conditions involving your endocrine system. Two areas that he operates on regularly are the gallbladder and the thyroid, and you may be surprised to learn just how much these two body parts affect one another. Below, we take a look at why you […]
Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
A single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy, also known as a single incision laparoscopic surgery or SILS, is a type of minimally invasive operation that is used to remove a damaged or problematic gallbladder. Others refer to it as a “keyhole” operation because the procedure involves one small incision, which often resembles that of a keyhole on […]
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