Risks of keeping a person's gallbladder after surgery
Risk of cholecystectomy Gallbladder surgery, also known as cholecystectomy, is a common procedure in which the gallbladder is removed. The gallbladder is a small organ under the liver that plays an important role in digestion. Stores and releases bile, a liquid produced by the liver that helps break down fat in the small intestine. Gallstones are the most common reason for cholecystectomy. These are hard deposits that build up in the gallbladder and can cause pain, inflammation, and other complications. Other reasons for cholecystectomy include gallbladder cancer, inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), and biliary dyskinesia (a condition in which the gallbladder does not function properly). Although gallbladder surgery is generally considered safe and effective, surgery has some risks. In particular, there are risks associated with saving a person's gallbladder after surgery. risk of gallstone recurrence One of the main risks of saving a person's gallbladder after su...