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  • Acute cholecystitis

    Read about acute cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder. It usually occurs when a gallstone blocks the cystic duct.

  • Gallstones

    Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. They do not usually cause any symptoms and do not need to be treated.

  • Symptoms of gallbladder cancer

    Understand the main symptoms of gallbladder, and when and where to get medical help.

  • Gallbladder cancer

    Understand more about gallbladder cancer, its symptoms, when to get medical help, testing and diagnosis, treatment and where to find help and support.

  • Gallbladder removal

    Read about gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including why it's done, what's involved and what the potential risks are.

  • Gallbladder removal - What happens

    Read about what happens before and during a gallbladder removal operation, (cholecystectomy), including the main differences between a keyhole and open procedure.

  • Gallbladder removal - Complications

    Read about the risks of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including infections, internal damage and blood clots.

  • Gallbladder removal - Recovery

    Read about recovering from having surgery to remove your gallbladder (cholecystectomy), including side effects, how long it takes to get back to normal, and driving after surgery.

  • What is gallbladder cancer?

    Find out what gallbladder cancer is, including which parts of the body are affected.

  • Treatment for gallbladder cancer

    Understand the main treatments for gallbladder cancer.