The robot at Maidstone Hospital allows surgeons to operate more comfortably and with more precision.

Many women have to undergo gallbladder surgery during pregnancy A gynaecologist explains the risks this can pose to both ...

Credit: John Hopkins University/Cover Images A surgical robot trained using videos of real procedures has successfully completed a key phase of a gallbladder removal on a lifelike model—without any ...

Surgery is not always necessary for gallstones but may be needed depending on symptom severity and/or the size of your ...

Gallstones don’t need to be obvious to be dangerous. Catching them early can help prevent serious complications ...

Bariatric surgery is widely acknowledged as an effective intervention for morbid obesity, offering significant and sustained weight loss. However, rapid weight reduction following these procedures is ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I was recently diagnosed with gallstones, and my doctor recommended surgery. Is this the best option, or can I consider other treatments? DEAR READER: Gallstones are pebble-like ...