Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a common procedure performed to treat gallstones, inflammation, or other gallbladder-related issues. The gallbladder stores and releases bile, which helps ...

Your gallbladder is a small organ in your abdomen that stores bile, which is the fluid your liver produces to help you digest fats in foods. But some people may experience gallbladder issues, such as ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I had a cholecystectomy with a repair of the mistakenly resected common bile duct in 1996. Since then, I have experienced a heavy sensation in the area of the operation scar after ...