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Dr. Todd Mangione

General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital

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Pregnancy and Gallstones

Gallstones can be developed during pregnancy, says Dr. Todd Mangione, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital, but he doesn’t recommend their removal, unless the mom is coming in with multiple bouts of gallbladder attacks.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

The removal surgery for gallbladder is a laparoscopic procedure, explains Dr. Todd Mangione, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital. It's an invasive procedure, patients are going to general anesthesia and It's called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patient can go home after 24 hours, he says.

Living Without A Gallbladder

Without the gallbladder, the body adjusts to this. The liver is a very smart organ and takes over the job of the gallbladder, affirms Dr. Todd Mangione, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital. He explains the liver responds to stomach and then pushes the bile out that's necessary.

Learning about the Gallbladder

The gallbladder is an organ that is part of the biliary tree and the digestion process. Its function is to concentrate the bile, explains Dr. Todd Mangione, General Surgeon at Homestead Hospital. When the gallbladder is in pain, It may be necessary to remove it, explains the specialist while showing a 3D digital image.

Symptoms Of Gallstones

Nausea and vomiting, belching, jaundice, increase body temperature, flatulence, pain in the right hypochondrium, weakness and heartburn are the symptoms of gallstones. Dr. Todd Mangione, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital, advises having a healthier diet as possible and always asking the physician.

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