Your gallbladder acts as a storage sac for bile, a product that helps to break down and digest food. If gallstones or other problems develop and prevent the organ from releasing bile as needed, it can lead to pain or an infection. Instead of trying to clear the blockages, it’s often easier to just remove […]
The Different Types Of Gallbladder Removal Surgeries
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 […]
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 […]
Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal – What You Should Know
Minimally invasive gallbladder surgery, also known as a laparoscopic gallbladder removal, is an operation that is performed when a problem with your gallbladder threatens your overall health. Your gallbladder is a non-essential organ, meaning your body can get along just fine without it, although it does help to aid in the digestive process. If you’ve […]
Treating Pediatric Gallbladder Disease
Conditions affecting the gallbladder don’t usually arise until later in life, but they can develop in children and teens. Treating the condition in younger patients is similar to how doctors would handle an adult patient, but there are some differences that should be addressed by the medical team. Today, we take a closer look at […]
