Medical Questions & Answers

Question: I had a laparoscopic gall bladder removal four years ago, but still have discomfort in the area, particularly after a large meal. Is this normal?
Laparoscopic removal of the gall bladder involves cutting three or four one-centimeter long holes in the abdomen, and inserting tubes through these holes, which are used for the surgeon to [...]

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Question: What does the liver actually do? I can’t work this out, but unlike the gall bladder, it seems to be essential to the body.
The liver is the largest gland and internal organ in the body. Wedge-shaped, it lies behind the lower few ribs on the right side. It weighs about 1.5 kg and has [...]

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