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Gallbladder surgery is a procedure to remove the gallbladder. It is commonly advised when gallstones, infection, or inflammation cause repeated pain or complications.
You should consult a gallstone doctor if you have repeated upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, fever, jaundice, or pain after eating fatty food.
Laparoscopic surgery usually causes less pain than open surgery because it uses small incisions. Pain and recovery can vary from patient to patient.
Yes, you can live without a gallbladder. The liver continues to produce bile for digestion, although some dietary changes may be advised after surgery.
