Signs it’s Time to Remove Your Gallbladder

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...

Outcomes Best with Prompt Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal

A recent study concluded that, for best results, laparoscopic surgery to remove an inflamed gallbladder should be done within 48 hours of hospital admission. I’ve been performing surgery since 1997 and perform about 200 gallbladder surgeries each year. Based on my...