DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and an inflamed gallbladder. Both are to the point where I’m considering surgery. I’d like to have both surgeries done at the same time.

The gallbladder is a pear-shaped digestive organ located on the right side of the abdomen. It stores and releases bile for fat digestion. When inflamed, it can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, and ...

This procedure can be used for acute cholecystitis when surgery is not an option because it works well and there are no serious concerns about its safety in this condition. Acute cholecystitis is ...

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive surgery in which small incisions and specialized tools are used to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. Normal digestion is possible ...

The Ministry of Health announced Monday the successful completion of the first procedure of its kind in Kuwait to treat acute cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation) without surgical intervention. In ...

Gallbladder adhesions happen when scar tissue develops around your gallbladder after surgery or an episode of inflammation. Gallbladder adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form on your gallbladder ...

Acalculous cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder that does not occur due to gallstones. Acalculous cholecystitis can be life threatening and requires prompt medical care. It may occur as ...

A 78-year-old man presents to the emergency department with severe right upper quadrant pain. Physical examination demonstrates tenderness and guarding. Acute cholecystitis is suspected and confirmed ...