Cholelithiasis is one of the most common late complications after gastrectomy, with incidence rates of approximately 10–25% in patients who have undergone gastric cancer surgery [ 1 – 3 ].

The initial accounts of gallstone disease, a widespread ailment, were documented in the 15th century. However, historical records from preceding epochs remain scarce. This study aimed to examine the occurrence of gallbladder disease and …

This study was performed in accordance with the guidelines established in the Declaration of Helsinki (1975) and its later declarations. The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, under …

Gallbladder duplication is a rare biliary tract malformation. According to Boyden's classification, the double gallbladder is divided into the bilobed gallbladder and truly duplicated gallbladder, including the Y-shaped [cystic ducts uniting …

Common bile duct stones (CBDS) are associated with a large number of complications, hospital admissions and readmissions, mainly due to obstructive jaundice, cholangitis, and acute pancreatitis. The incidence of CBDS in patients with symptomatic …

Gallstone-related disorders are common, with estimated annual point prevalences of 5–6% in men and 8–9% in women in the USA and Europe. 1 – 5 The incidence of gallstone-related disorders has risen over the early twenty-first century compared to …

Cholelithiasis, which is also known as gallstone disease, is a common hepatobiliary disease with a very high social-economic burden [ 1 ]. It has been commonly recognized as a major risk factor of gallbladder cancer [ 2 ]. Cholelithiasis can be …

Obesity has been increasing exponentially worldwide, and currently, the World Health Organization considers it a global epidemic [ 1 , 2 ]. In addition to its contribution to metabolic and cardiorespiratory comorbidities, obesity is frequently …

Pediatric cholelithiasis is being increasingly diagnosed owing to the widespread use of ultrasonography, raised pediatric obesity and use of long-time parenteral nutrition. Clinical presentation is variable and complicated onset could lead to …

Congenital nephrotic syndrome of the Finnish type (CNF, MIM#256,300), which is caused by mutations in NPHS1 , is a rare disease characterized by massive proteinuria, edema, and hypoproteinemia at birth or within the first 3 months of life. Patients …

Morbid obesity is a leading and treatable cause of reduced quality of life and life expectancy [ 1 ]. Bariatric surgery is the most effective therapy for morbid obesity and resolution of its associated comorbidities [ 2 ]. Gallstones is a leading …

Cholelithiasis refers to calculi in intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary tracts, and could cause a series of diseases. According to the researchfrom Park et al. [ 1 ] and Suzuki et al. [ 2 ], the incidence of acquiring hepatocirrhosis for patients …