Tag Archives: Gallbladder

I Have Gallstones, Now What?

September 22, 2016 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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If you’re reading this post, it’s likely that you’ve had a recent ultrasound or cat scan which has shown that you have gallstones. You may have even been told that you need surgery to have your gallbladder removed and are looking for alternative options of gallstone treatment. Well, you’re not alone. Gallstones are one of the most common issues we see as general surgeons. Most people are found to have gallstones after an episode of right sided abdominal pain. In others, the gallstones are an Continue reading →

4 Signs of Gallbladder Problems

December 29, 2015 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Approximately 20 million Americans suffer from gallbladder disease, making gallbladder surgery one of the most commonly performed elective procedures. Fortunately, diseases of the gallbladder are relatively easy to treat with advanced surgical techniques providing minimal pain and fast recovery. We don’t need our gallbladder to survive, and our lives go on just fine without them. The symptoms of gallbladder attacks can be similar to other diseases such as heartburn, ulcers, or even heart attacks. So, how do you know if you’re having problems with your gallbladder? Here Continue reading →

Gallbladder Polyps: Are They Cancer and How They are Treated

July 13, 2012 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Gallbladder polyps are growths that stick out from the edge of the inner wall of the gallbladder. Polyps can be cancerous, but they rarely are. Cholesterol polyps are the most common type of gallbladder polyp. These are typically small (less than 1 cm); non-cancerous; and attached to the gallbladder wall by a thin, fragile stalk. Most people usually have multiple polyps inside their gallbladder, although around 20% of people with gallbladder polyps have just one polyp within the gallbladder. Often, gallbladder polyps can become detached from the gallbladder Continue reading →