Dear Doctor K: My doctor says my stomach pains are caused by gallstones and I need surgery to remove them. Can you describe the surgery? Dear Reader: Gallstones can cause bacterial infections of the ...

Abdominal pain associated with gallstones does not always subside after the gallbladder is removed (cholecystectomy). Even five years after surgery, one-third of patients still experience persisting ...

Gallbladder removal surgery rarely leads to hormonal imbalance, but this is one potential risk. After gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), your body might feel a little off. You might be ...

Most people who undergo gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, experience no long-lasting symptoms after the procedure. But some people continue to have digestive symptoms after surgery, sometimes ...

Gallstones are hardened deposits in the gallbladder that can cause pain and discomfort. Did you know that certain lifestyle choices can increase the risk of developing gallstones? In an interview with ...

Dear Doctor K: My doctor says my stomach pains are caused by gallstones and I need surgery to remove them. Can you describe the surgery?