In older patients with acute cholecystitis and multiple comorbidities, surgery is associated with lower rates of readmissions and ED revisits than nonsurgical treatment, a recent study finds.

A person may need a gallbladder removal if an issue with it is causing abdominal pain or their skin to change color. Learn more about the signs and symptoms here.

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 ...

Gallbladder adhesions can form after surgery or as a result of conditions such as acute cholecystitis. Acute cholecystitis is the sudden inflammation of your gallbladder, typically caused by ...

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?

“Gallstones don’t always require surgery, but people with persistent symptoms should be aware of complications associated with more serious issues.

Learn about life with scars after gallbladder surgery, including if and when you can expect them to heal and how to sleep comfortably with them.

Once considered an adult ailment, gallstones are increasingly affecting children across India, prompting paediatricians to call for greater awareness and preventive care.