The gallbladder is a tiny sac that contains bile, which is a digestive liquid produced by the liver and used in the breakdown of dietary lipids. The gallbladder draws water from its bile storage until the liquid is extremely concentrated. When fatty foods are present, the gallbladder releases its bile concentration into the small intestine. Gallstones (biliary calculi) are tiny stones formed in the gallbladder from cholesterol, bile pigment, and calcium salts. They are a prevalent digestive problem that affects approximately 15% of adults aged 50 and up. Gallstones can form as a result of the crystallisation of excess cholesterol in bile and the failure of the gallbladder to drain entirely. Gallstones do not usually create any complications. But, if stones block ducts and create complications such as infections or pancreatic inflammation, you may require immediate treatment (pancreatitis). If gallstones (or other types of gallbladder disease) are creating complications, surgeons may remove your gallbladder (called a cholecystectomy). Laparoscopic ('keyhole') cholecystectomy and open surgery are both options. T
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