Your gallbladder is a helpful organ housed in the upper right portion of your abdomen, and it aids in the digestive process by storing and releasing bile to aid in the digestive process. Bile flows out of small bile ducts when food needs to be broken down, but if blockages develop in these bile ducts […]
How To Care For Gallbladder Biliary Strictures
Bile ducts help to release bile stored in your gallbladder into the small intestine to aid in the digestive process. However, if problems develop with the bile ducts, it can reduce or even prevent the release of the digestive liquid as needed. Any issue that restricts the release of bile from a duct is known […]
Why Women Are At An Increased Risk For Gallstones
Gallstones affect men and women alike, and if these stones become large enough and impede the healthy flow of bile out of the gallbladder, it can lead to the need for surgical removal. And while the condition affects both sexes, you may be surprised to learn that women are much more likely to be affected […]
How Is An Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Performed?
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure oftentimes used by gastroenterologists to look for issues in a few areas like the gallbladder, pancreas and bile ducts. Dr. Bhatti has performed this procedure on countless occasions, and not only does it help to diagnose a problem, but it also sets the course by which a treatment […]
The Benefits of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy For Gallbladder Removal
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the medical term for a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder. It can be performed with only a few small incisions, and the patient can often be discharged the same day or after one overnight at a care clinic. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why […]
