Q. I recently had an ultrasound of my gallbladder revealing thickened walls with multiple stones. The only symptom I have is stomach pain on the rare occasion I eat greasy foods. My liver enzymes are ...

The major reasons for doing a gallbladder surgery are gallstones and abnormal functioning of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located just under the liver, in the right ...

Laparoscopic cholecystectomies (surgical removal of the gallbladder) has been recommended by experts for pediatric patients suffering from gallstones and other gallbladder diseases. "We are refining ...

Gallstones can be problematic and painful if left untreated. One way to treat the problem is undergoing laparoscopy gallbladder removal. Here's everything you know about the treatment. The gallbladder ...

Medicare typically covers surgery costs, including cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), when it’s medically necessary. Part A or Part B may cover eligible costs depending on where you receive the ...

On average, gallbladder surgery can cost between $3,044 and $6,321. However, several factors affect the final cost of the surgery and the out-of-pocket costs a person must pay. There are multiple ...

CHICAGO – There is a wide variation in the use of laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder removal in Hong Kong hospitals, and use of this procedure is more likely at certain hospitals and among younger ...

When surgeons removed Carol Hurlburt's diseased gallbladder in 2005, they had to cut a long, gory incision in her abdomen, and she was still hurting when her husband developed his own gallbladder ...

Carcinoid is a neoplasm originating from neuroendocrine Kulchitsky cells. They are capable of accumulation and excretion of bioactive amines and peptides. Most often these are serotonin, gastrin and ...