The gallbladder concentrates and stores bile as a pear-shaped sac which it can release to help digestion after a fatty meal.
QUESTIONS
How common is hiatal hernia?
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Hernia Surgery
The incidence of hiatal hernia increases with age and occurs in approximately 10% of
¿Es peligrosa una hernia hiatal?
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Hernia Surgery
Las hernias hiatales de tipo I, el tipo deslizante, típicamente no se consideran peli
Does eating seeds affect my condition of diverticulosis?
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Digestion and Nutrition
The majority of scientific literature does not support the hypothesis that by avoiding eating seeds you can avoid future attacks of diverticulitis.
What diet changes do I have to make after Gallbladder surgery?
Category
Digestion and Nutrition
The gallbladder stores about 50ml of bile which is produced in the liver, emulsifies
Why would I have an open procedure?
Category
Laparoscopic Surgery
The decision to perform minimally invasive or open surgery is usually made by your su
Is bariatric surgery right for me?
Category
Bariatric Surgery
Talk with your surgeon about the different surgical treatments, as well as the benefi
What is Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery?
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Bariatric Surgery
How do I know if I qualify for bariatric surgery?
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Bariatric Surgery
Patients should have: