The gallbladder concentrates and stores bile as a pear-shaped sac which it can release to help digestion after a fatty meal.
Endocatch bag used to retrieve specimens
A large reinforced plastic bag is typically used to retrieve specimens that are harvested during surgery. An example would be the use of an Endocatch bag retrieving the gallbladder after laparoscopic surgery. In this case it is being used to retrieve a specimen during a laparoscopic biopsy of a mesenteric mass
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Exercise and Physical Therapy
Physical activity is important to maintain optimal health and fitness. Exercise can both improve the quality of your life, as well as avoid health problems related to a sedentary lifestyle. After surgery, there is a…