Gallbladder Surgery and Gallbladder Treatment

Gallbladder surgery: first off, let’s make sure you know what the gallbladder is and does. The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located near the liver. It is used by the body to deposit bile, a substance that is required to dissolve fat during digestion. In some instances gallstones appear which may cause from mild [...]

Gallbladder Surgery Procedures: Laparoscopic vs. Traditional

When contemplating gallbladder surgery it’s important to understand the available procedures.  There are two procedures available for gall bladder surgery:  laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and traditional surgery. Traditional Gallbladder Surgery With traditional gallbladder surgery a vertical incision 5” – 8” long is made just beneath your ribs down to your waist.  People who are unable to [...]