What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are small, hard deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small organ located just beneath your liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid that helps break down fats. Gallstones develop when the components of bile—such as cholesterol or bilirubin—harden or crystallize, forming stones. These stones can vary in size, from as small […]
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What is Gallstone Surgery? Gallstone surgery typically refers to the procedure used to remove the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver that stores bile, a digestive fluid. When gallstones form and cause problems like pain, infection, or blockage of the bile ducts, gallbladder removal surgery, known as cholecystectomy, is often recommended. Gallstones are small, hard deposits […]
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What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, a vital organ located behind your stomach. The pancreas plays a key role in digestion by producing digestive enzymes and hormones, such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, it can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain and life-threatening complications. […]
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What is ERCP? Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a specialized procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bile ducts, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver. ERCP combines the use of an endoscope (a flexible tube with a light and camera) and X-ray imaging to examine the ducts that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to […]
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