Purpose Evidence from previous studies on the association between cholecystectomy and risk of gastric cancer are still inconsistent. We aimed at conducting a meta-analysis of epidemiological studies ...

She had a history of waxing and waning jaundice for the last 2 months. She had undergone open cholecystectomy 15 years back. Abdominal examination revealed a non-tender hepatomegaly. Blood ...

Nerve fibres pass between the gall bladder and the SO via the cystic duct. It is therefore possible that cholecystectomy may alter SO motility. Aim—To investigate the effect of cholecystectomy on SO ...

Objective Following an episode of acute biliary pancreatitis, cholecystectomy is advised to prevent recurrent biliary events. There is limited evidence regarding the optimal timing and safety of ...

Introduction Cholecystectomy is one of the most common operations performed worldwide. Although laparoscopic surgery has been the ‘gold-standard’ approach for this operation, there is a paucity of ...

Cholecystectomy is usually laparoscopic surgery. To do this type of surgery, a doctor puts a lighted tube, or scope, and other surgical tools through small cuts (incisions) in your belly. The doctor ...

Some are caused by injuries that generate scar tissue. While anyone can have ... the main treatment available is a ...