During an open cholecystectomy, a surgeon removes the gallbladder via a large incision under the right side of the rib cage. During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, they instead remove the ...

A Redditor who endured months of what they thought was heartburn was shocked to find out it was actually gallstones. For more ...

A scab after surgery is a normal part of healing. It forms at the incision site to protect the skin underneath while it heals. Removing a scab can impede healing, so it's best to let it fall off on ...