Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome after I had a blockage of my common bile duct and became jaundiced. This was three months after I had my gallbladder removed (via an open surgery) ...

Gallstones are hardened deposits of cholesterol and bile that can cause sharp pain in the right upper abdomen, especially ...

Bariatric surgery is widely acknowledged as an effective intervention for morbid obesity, offering significant and sustained weight loss. However, rapid weight reduction following these procedures is ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

According to a recent study, gallbladder removal seems to affect the choice of metabolic fuels, as there are data suggesting ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s former President Nelson Mandela underwent a successful surgery to remove gallstones Saturday, the nation’s presidency said, as the 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon is ...

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is back on the job after undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder. Kirk's spokesman says the Highland Park Republican arrived in Washington on Tuesday. Senators are considering ...

Gallbladder cancer is often treatable in its early stages. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are common treatment options. Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer that affects the ...

Former South African President Nelson Mandela was recovering Saturday after surgery to remove gallstones, the government said. There was no indication when the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader would ...

I know a young woman who had gallstone surgery last year. A 28-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a 20mm gallstone. She had no idea about her condition until she visited a doctor complaining of ...