Cholecystectomy

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Overview

Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped sac that is located directly beneath the liver in the upper right side of the abdomen. The gallbladder's main function is to store bile, which is produced by the liver, and to release it as needed for digestion. The gallbladder's function is important, but it is not an essential organ.


Surgical removal is the most common therapy for gallbladder disorders. Gallstones (small, solid formations composed...Read the full article