Open or Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder with the stone. It is the best method for treatment of gallstone problems. Use of a keyhole technique to release the sphincter of the gall bladder duct and pick out the stones, or let the stones "flow out", in...
Too much cholesterol orbilirubinin your bile can make crystals form. They clump together and make stones. These could be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a golf ball. They aren’t a problem unless they get stuck in your bile ducts and block bile from leaving. This is the m...
Empyema of the gallbladderis caused by an infection from the buildup of bile resulting from duct obstruction (including gallstones). The infection may resist treatment with antibiotics, and the abscess may need to be drained. A serious abscess can result in a tear, allowing the infection to ...