Understanding Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery Gallbladder surgery, traditionally a significant procedure with considerable recovery time, has evolved remarkably over the years. Today, minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized this operation, reducing...
Understanding the Differences Between Gallbladder Disease and Acid Reflux When it comes to abdominal discomfort, two terms often come to mind – gallbladder issues and acid reflux. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Cleveland, and Johnson City, TN, we...
Signs it’s Time to Remove Your Gallbladder Gallbladder removal, medically referred to as cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure that involves removing the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located under the liver, which stores and releases...
Gallbladder Problems or Acid Reflux?You’re experiencing pain in the top portion of your stomach, along with other symptoms, like bloating and tenderness around the abdomen. Acid reflux and gallbladder issues are two common causes of abdominal pain. The physicians at...
Your gallbladder may be small (only about four inches), but it plays a vital role in digestion. Located just under the liver, the gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver. Responding to certain signals, the gallbladder squeezes the stored bile into the small...
The gallbladder is the pear-shaped organ located behind the liver, on the right side of the abdomen. It plays an important role in digestion as a storage area for bile. Bile is that green, yellow, or brown liquid that’s used for the digestion of fat. Produced by the...
