Gallbladder Disease and Surgery
Gallbladder disease is an umbrella term used to address many different types of conditions that can affect your gallbladder…
Fundoplication Surgery
Your doctor may suggest fundoplication to treat certain types of gastroesophageal conditions. Laparoscopic fundoplication, or fundoplication…
Gallstones and Pregnancy
There are many things a woman may become concerned about when pregnant. Unfortunately, gallstones could be one of them…
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February 17, 2021
Hernias are a common medical ailment but also misunderstood and often need to be treated quickly. Although most of them occur between the chest and hips area, there are a few different hernias types. We will...
April 29, 2021
A hernia occurs when a section of your intestine or other tissues forces its way through a weak spot of muscle in your abdomen. You may notice a soft lump that is either near your belly button or in the groin area...
April 29, 2021
You can lead a healthy everyday life after your gallbladder has been removed. It may take a few days or even a few weeks after your surgery to get back to normal...
April 28, 2021
A removal of your gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy. The operation is performed through a large incision in your abdomen. It can also be done through a less invasive surgery that uses a laparoscopic...
April 29, 2021
On the right side of your abdomen sits your gallbladder underneath your liver. Your gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ and holds a digestive fluid called bile. The digestive bile is released into your small...
April 29, 2021
There are many things a woman may become concerned about when pregnant. Unfortunately, gallstones could be one of them. A woman has 2 to 3 times higher chances of developing a gallstone than a man...