Gallbladder

Acute cholecystitis is a sudden and severe inflammation of the gallbladder. It commonly presents as intense, constant pain in the right upper abdomen, often accompanied by fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Biliary colic is a type of abdominal pain caused by gallstones blocking the neck of the gallbladder. It occurs when the gallbladder contracts after eating to release bile, but a stone obstructs the bile flow.

Gallbladder polyps are abnormal tissue growths that develop along the inner lining of the gallbladder. These polyps are usually benign and are often discovered incidentally during routine imaging tests like an ultrasound.

Gallstone disease, medically known as cholelithiasis, is a common digestive condition in Singapore. Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits formed from concentrated bile substances such as cholesterol and bilirubin.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove the gallbladder. This procedure is often recommended to treat symptomatic gallstones, gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), bile duct infections, or gallbladder cancer.

Perforated cholecystitis is a life-threatening complication of untreated or delayed acute cholecystitis. It occurs when the gallbladder becomes severely inflamed and swollen, cutting off its blood supply.