What Are the Side Effects of Gallbladder Surgery?
Gallbladder surgery is also known as cholecystectomy. It is used to treat gallstones and other disorders that involve the gallbladder, such as cancer. The gallbladder is used to store excess bile that is not needed for digestion. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, there are around 500,000 Americans having this type of surgery each year. Like any other surgery, gallbladder surgery also has side effects.