A robotic surgical system such as the one pictured here was trained by Johns Hopkins researchers to successfully perform lengthy gallbladder removal procedures without human help, according to a study ...

According to a recent study, gallbladder removal seems to affect the choice of metabolic fuels, as there are data suggesting ...

When St. Thomas Aquinas’ Nicholas Campanelli had surgery to remove his gallbladder a month ago, his head coach didn’t know ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

attends the NFL Honors at University of Minnesota on February 3, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Christopher Polk Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, who has battled head and neck cancer in recent ...

Yes, Original Medicare covers gallbladder removal surgery if a healthcare professional indicates the procedure is medically necessary. Doctors may refer to gallbladder removal surgery as ...

Gallstones are hardened deposits of cholesterol and bile that can cause sharp pain in the right upper abdomen, especially ...