On March 14, 2026, Shanghai East International Medical Center (SEIMC) achieved a major milestone in global minimally invasive biliary treatment by successfully completing its first overseas clinical ...

The ACCELERATE trial found no RFS improvement with chemoradiation addition in resected gallbladder cancer patients. Median survival was 52.7 months, with more deaths in the CRT plus chemotherapy arm.

Women face a higher risk of gallstones due to hormonal changes, pregnancy and lifestyle factors. Here are key warning signs, ...

Each year, approximately 2,000 people die annually of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in the U.S., with only one in five cases diagnosed at an early stage. With GBC rated as the first biliary tract cancer ...

Gallbladder removal surgery, also called cholecystectomy, is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide to treat gallstones, inflammation, or bile duct obstructions. While this ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

A 42-year-old man presented to a hospital with 3 months of recurrent, postprandial right upper-quadrant abdominal pain. The symptoms occurred only after fatty meals. Gallbladder-focused ...

Calculous cholecystitis is a gallbladder inflammation that occurs due to the presence of gallstones (cholelithiasis). These gallstones can block the cystic duct, the channel through which bile flows ...

Chronic cholecystitis is long-lasting inflammation of the gallbladder. Symptoms may include recurring abdominal pain in the upper right side, nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Cholecystitis is ...