Gallbladder removal: What happens next and 3 risks to watch out for

Gallbladder removal: What happens next and 3 risks to watch out for

Most of these conditions are treated by completely removing the gallbladder, since the gallbladder is not considered an essential organ.

After the surgery, people can resume their normal lives, but according to the   Mayo Clinic   , some side effects may occur immediately after the procedure, such as diarrhea caused by irritated bowels due to bile flowing directly into the intestines without a gallbladder, and bloating.

Complications   , which are relatively rare because the procedure is considered safe, include bleeding, injury to the bile ducts, bile leakage, deep vein thrombosis, or injury to the intestines, viscera, and blood vessels.

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