A robotic surgical system such as the one pictured here was trained by Johns Hopkins researchers to successfully perform lengthy gallbladder removal procedures without human help, according to a study ...

The gallbladder plays a quiet but critical role in digestion, and when this organ malfunctions, it sends specific distress signals that require attention.

A surgical robot has successfully performed a key phase of a gallbladder removal with no human intervention, marking a critical leap toward fully autonomous operations. Developed by Johns Hopkins ...

If diagnosed early, gallbladder cancer can be cured with surgery. However, this type of cancer spreads quickly and often isn’t diagnosed until its later stages. Share on Pinterest simon2579/Getty ...

Rising use of weight loss injections may be linked to more gallbladder surgeries. Experts urge caution, deeper research and ...

Gallbladder adhesions happen when scar tissue develops around your gallbladder after surgery or an episode of inflammation. Gallbladder adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form on your gallbladder ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) if a doctor or another healthcare professional deems it medically necessary. Medicare Part A covers open ...

Pregnancy demands extra caution and care for every woman, whether it is about taking nutrients, managing minerals and diet, or undergoing any medical procedure. However, for some time now, it has ...