The gallbladder is a small, sac-like organ located beneath the liver. Its role is to store bile produced by the liver and release it into the small intestine to aid in digesting fatty and oily foods.

Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a common procedure performed to treat gallstones, inflammation, or other gallbladder-related issues. The gallbladder stores and releases bile, which helps ...