Gallbladder stones, or cholelithiasis, have emerged as a growing trend in today's fast-paced world, with their prevalence on the rise due to increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Surprisingly ...

It remains unknown as to which approach is optimal for management of gallbladder stone with common bile duct stones (CBDS) in Chinese patients. Methods From May 2000 to February 2009, we ...

a minimally invasive procedure to remove the gallbladder and stones. “During her surgery (on Saturday), 10 mm and 5 mm incisions were made in her abdomen to facilitate the removal of the ...

Included in this prospective study cohort were all patients with CBDS and gallbladder stones treated with laparoscopic common bile duct stone extraction (LCBDE) at the Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital ...

While gallstones may cause biliary colic and are treated with gallbladder removal, CBD stones often lead to more severe complications like jaundice, pancreatitis, or cholangitis. Patients now have ...

The most common medical treatment for gallstones is surgical removal of the gallbladder but ... meaning there is less cholesterol around for the stones to be formed. But take care as too many ...