Treatment is unnecessary for asymptomatic gallstones. For symptomatic cases, treatment options include: Surgery: The most ...

Bariatric surgery is a popular and effective treatment for obesity, but it comes with certain risks, one of which is the formation of gallstones. Gallstones are hardened deposits that can form in ...

The current empiric treatment options for IAP suspected to be induced by occult gallstone disease are laparoscopic cholecystectomy, endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy, and oral chemical dissolution ...

There are generally two options when treating gallstones—a "watch and ... or people who delay seeking treatment for a gallbladder attack. Gangrenous cholecystitis is considered a medical emergency, ...

Eating specific foods and avoiding others may help reduce your risk of gallbladder disease. A gallbladder diet is an overall ...

Silent gallstones can later become symptomatic. Consult a healthcare provider about treatment options if you have gallstones to prevent an attack. Gallstones rarely become a severe health concern ...

Gallstones and kidney stones are two common ... ultrasounds, or X-rays. The treatment plan depends on the size and location of the stone.: Natural Passage: Smaller stones can pass on their own ...

Gallstone disease is the most common disorder affecting the biliary system, the body's system of transporting bile. Gallstones are solid, pebble-like masses that form in the gallbladder or the biliary ...

The results of a clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and published in the Journal ...

Health Services Research Centre, Department of Social Medicine, Medical School, University of Birmingham B15 2TJ Department of Community Medicine, Medical School, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ...

Surgery Program at Johns Hopkins provides minimally invasive procedure options for patients diagnosed with cancer and diseases in the pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile duct. Our liver and ...