Surgery
The Gallbladder and Gallstones Gallbladder Surgery Q&A * Open (conventional) surgery * Laparoscopic surgery Back | More about the gallbladder and gallstones related searches:gallbladder surgery | gallbladder
Anatomy of Gallbladder
The Gallbladder and Gallstones Anatomy and Physiology Q&A What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is a pear shaped organ located on the liver that stores bile. It is connected to the intestinal system by the cystic duct which in turn empties into the common bile duct. When we eat a large or fatty… related searches:gallbladder
About Gallstones
…blood related to gallstones ? No. There is no known relationship between cholesterol in the blood and the formation of gallstones. However it is important to recognize that measures taken to lower cholesterol such as dieting and cholesterol lowering drugs can lead to gallstone formation. Will my… related searches:ovarian cyst
Treatment needed?
The Gallbladder and Gallstones When is Treatment Necessary? In general, only those patients with symptoms should be treated. Patients with no symptoms should be observed unless they fall into special categories: * Patients less than 40 years of age are candidates for treatment because they have a… related searches:gallbladder surgery
Lithotripsy
…and after surgery to dissolve the gallstone fragments. * Does everyone with gallstones qualify for lithotripsy? No. Patients must have cholesterol gallstones, no history of acute cholecystitis, pancreatitis or common duct stones, not more than three gallstones, total stone size less than 30 mm, a… related searches:gallbladder surgery
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Who's at Risk
…statements, it is not uncommon for a twenty-year-old, dark skinned, thin male or female to get gallstones. However, based on these relationships and numerous studies, we known that there are various factors to gallstone formation including: * Changes in sex hormones as might occur during pregnancy or with…
Gallbladder
Patient Guide: The Gallbladder and Gallstones * Anatomy and physiology * Who's at risk? * Gallstones * Common duct stones * Symptoms * When is treatment necessary? * Non-surgical options * Medication & observation * Lithotripsy * Surgical options * Laparoscopic surgery * Conventional surgery (open) *… related searches:gallbladder | gallbladder surgery
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Gallbladder disease
…gallbladder result in gallbladder disease. Types of gallbladder disease include: * Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) * Cholelithiasis (gallstones) Symptoms * Abdominal fullness or gas * Abdominal pain that is: * Severe * Located on the right side (right upper quadrant) or in the upper middle… related searches:cholecystitis
Non-surgical
The Gallbladder and Gallstones Non-Surgical Treatments Observation The risks of developing symptoms or complications from gallstones in patients who have no symptoms is on the order of 20% over 20 years. Thus, patients who are older than 40 years of age and have no other indications for gallbladder… related searches:gallbladder
