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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy): Treating Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease

More than 600,000 gallbladder removals happen in the U.S. every year. Why? Because when gallstones or gallbladder disease strike, they don’t mess around. One mi...

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Hernia Repair Fixing a hernia to prevent complications.

One minute, you’re lifting groceries. The next, you feel an odd bulge in your abdomen. It’s not painful yet. But over time, discomfort creeps in. That bulge? It...

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Appendectomy: Everything You Need to Know Before, During, and After Surgery

One minute, you're feeling fine. The next, a sharp pain grips your lower right abdomen. If that pain worsens when you move, cough, or even breathe deeply, it co...

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