Medical articles of Gallstones

24/02/2026
Mr David Nasralla
Consultant Hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) Surgeon
Treating gallstones: Understanding a common condition and its management
Despite their frequency, gallstones can cause considerable discomfort and, in some cases, lead to serious complications if left untreated.
17/12/2025
Mr Samrat Mukherjee
Consultant Laparoscopic and Robotic Upper GI & General Surgeon
Laparoscopic and robotic gallstone surgery: Modern treatment options explained
Gallstones are a common condition affecting the gallbladder, often causing pain, nausea, or digestive issues. For many patients, surgery is the most effective way to prevent recurrent symptoms and complications. In recent years, minimally invasive techniques have become the gold standard, offering faster recovery and smaller scars compared with traditional open surgery.
13/11/2025
Mr Dimitri Pournaras
Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Managing gallstone symptoms and alternatives for patients who have tried Wegovy or Mounjaro
Many people are now turning to medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to help with weight loss. These injectable treatments have proven very effective for many, but some individuals experience side effects, particularly gallbladder-related symptoms such as pain, nausea, or discomfort after eating.
07/10/2025
Mr Oliver Old
Consultant bariatric (weight loss) and upper GI surgeon
Emergency surgery for gallstones
Knowing when emergency surgery is needed for gallstones and what it involves can help patients recognise the signs, and seek timely care.
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30/09/2025
Mr Husam Ebied
Consultant surgeon and abdominal wall surgeon
Bridging the communication gap: Patient expectations vs surgical practice in gallstone care
Gallbladder removal, known as cholecystectomy, is the most common treatment for symptomatic gallstones. However, differences between what patients expect and what surgical practice can realistically provide sometimes create uncertainty. Clear communication between patients and surgeons is key to achieving safe, satisfactory outcomes.
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05/06/2025
Mr Ashok Menon
Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon
Gallstones and their treatment
While some people may not require treatment for gallstones, others may need surgery or medical management depending on the severity of their condition.
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02/05/2025
Mr Ahmed Hamouda
Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Gallstones: Causes, symptoms, and the best treatment options
Gallstones are small, solid deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile. These stones can vary in size and number, and while some people may not notice them at all, others may experience pain or complications requiring treatment.
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24/04/2025
Professor Ewen Griffiths
Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon
Relieving the pain with surgery for gallstone disease
Gallstone disease is a common condition where small stones form in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver that helps with digestion. In many people, gallstones do not cause symptoms, but in others, they can lead to pain, inflammation, or more serious complications. When gallstones begin to interfere with daily life, surgery is often the most effective solution.
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22/04/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Understanding gallstones: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
On hand to provide expert and detailed information with regards to gallstones is esteemed consultant bariatric, upper GI, general, and laparoscopic surgeon, Mr Aruna Munasinghe.
11/02/2025
Mr Greg Wynn
Surgeon
How to treat gallstones
In this article, a leading consultant general surgeon explains how gallstones are caused and how they are treated.
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