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What causes gallstones?

Gallstones are small stone-like substances that develop when the amount of bile and other fluids stored in the gallbladder become unbalanced and harden.

Who gets gallstones?

Women in their middle ages
Overweight individuals
People with a family history of gallstones

Asians are more prone to develop gallstones compared to patients in the west.

Additionally, many with gallstone disease have no obvious risk factors.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Diagnosis

Article contributed by Hepato-pancreato-biliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

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