What are gallstones?
Hard deposits that form inside the gallbladder and may cause no symptoms for years.
When do they become a problem?
- Recurrent upper-right abdominal pain after meals.
- Acute gallbladder inflammation.
- Blocked bile ducts or jaundice.
- Gallstone pancreatitis.
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
The most common treatment for symptomatic gallstones, done through small incisions; most patients go home the same or next day.
Can you live without a gallbladder?
Yes. The liver keeps producing bile, and the body adapts within a few weeks.
This article is for general education and does not replace a medical examination or your doctor’s advice.
