Medical articles of Gallbladder surgery

A paediatric surgeon outlines gallbladder problems in children, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, helping parents recognise warning signs and understand when to seek medica...

Porcelain gallbladder refers to calcification of the gallbladder wall. It is often discovered incidentally on imaging and does not always cause symptoms. Consultant general, hepatobiliary and liver t...

Gallstone disease is one of the most common causes of upper abdominal pain seen in surgical practice.

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ tucked under the liver, yet it plays a crucial role in digestion. Many people experience gallbladder problems at some point in their lives, from mild disc...

Here to tell us when gallbladder surgery is typically required for patients experiencing symptoms is revered consultant general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon, Mr Ashraf Elmetwally.

In this article, we take a look at why the surgery is recommended, how it’s performed and what recovery involves, so you can feel more prepared.

Gallbladder problems are a common cause of upper abdominal pain, often linked to gallstones or inflammation. Many people experience mild or occasional symptoms and wonder when to seek specialist advic...

Gallbladder problems - most often gallstones causing pain, infection or pancreatitis - are commonly treated with gallbladder surgery, or gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).

The gallbladder, located underneath the liver, is an accessory organ that can be afflicted by conditions which necessitate its removal. In this article, a consultant gastrointestinal and general surge...

The gallbladder is an underestimated but significant part of the hepatobiliary organ group and the digestive system. In this article, a consultant upper gastrointestinal and general surgeon explains t...