Telemedicine Gets High Marks for Follow-Ups After Surgery

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• September 20, 2021
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After routine surgery, a "virtual" follow-up visit might be just as good as a traditional office appointment, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that surgery patients who had video follow-up appointments were just as satisfied with their care as those who made a tri...

Know the Signs of Rare But Deadly Gall Bladder, Bile Duct Cancers

• Steven Reinberg
• February 16, 2021
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Most people aren't aware of the signs of gallbladder or bile duct cancer, but the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey says they should be.

The gallbladder is a small organ connected to the liver by bile ducts. Its job is to store bile, which is made by the liver to ai...

Gallbladder Surgery During Pregnancy May Be Safer Than Waiting

• Steven Reinberg
• August 18, 2020
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For pregnant women experiencing painful gallstones, immediate surgery to remove the infected gallbladder may be better than postponing the operation until after childbirth, a new study suggests.

Acute gallbladder disease is called cholecystitis.

"Current g...

Sooner Is Usually Better for Gallbladder Surgery

• Serena Gordon
• October 31, 2019
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If someone is hospitalized for a painful gallbladder attack, new research suggests that surgery probably shouldn't wait.

Doctors may typically hold off on operating until gallbladder inflammation has gone down and antibiotics have started working on an infection. ...

Pregnant Women Should Delay Gallbladder Surgery, Study Finds

• Steven Reinberg
• February 20, 2019
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Expectant mothers are susceptible to developing gallstones, but gallbladder removal surgery during pregnancy can be risky, researchers say.

In a new study, researchers found that women who had their gallbladder removed during pregnancy were more likely to have a long...