A gallbladder is one of our organs that sometimes we can’t live with anymore, but can live without, especially if it causes medical grief. Then, it is removed. So why do we even have one (even two on ...

The gall bladder is seldom brought up in conversation until it is out of order. This little, pear-shaped organ lies just under the liver and is the main player in digestion by storing and releasing ...

Bile duct and gallbladder cancers are uncommon, with an estimated 12,130 new cases diagnosed this year according to the American Cancer Society. These cancers develop in organs deep inside the body, ...

Beneath the liver lies a small, pear-shaped organ called the gallbladder. Its main role is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. (Image: canva) Under the liver sits a ...

February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month. Part of the biliary system, the gallbladder is located in the right upper portion of the abdomen, attached to the underside of the liver.

A new study has found that microplastics have been found in bile. Here is what this means for your body and why it should ...

Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery refers to complex procedures involving the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. These organs are important to your digestion and metabolism, the process ...

A blocked bile duct typically occurs due to gallstones. Symptoms can vary depending on the duct affected but may include nausea, light-colored stools, and dark-colored urine. Biliary obstruction is a ...

In medical terms, gallbladder removal is called cholecystectomy. It requires a surgical procedure that has become increasingly common. It raises important questions regarding its safety and the ...