{"id":8187,"date":"2025-01-02T07:14:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T12:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primesurgicare.com\/staging\/8680\/?p=8187"},"modified":"2025-01-20T12:40:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T17:40:55","slug":"new-jersey-gallbladder-surgeon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primesurgicare.com\/staging\/8680\/new-jersey-gallbladder-surgeon\/","title":{"rendered":"NJ Gallbladder Surgery Expert Dr. Sowemimo Offers Expert Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Seun Sowemimo, MD, FACS, FASMBS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gallbladder surgery is one of the safest and most common surgical procedures. Unless it\u2019s causing problems, most people pay little or no attention to their gallbladders or what this organ does for the body. But if you experience pain from a diseased gallbladder or gallstones, it will quickly command your full attention.<\/p>\n

A small organ located in the right upper abdomen under the liver, it stores some of the bile produced by the liver, which digests and absorbs the fats in the food that we eat. Gallstones sometimes form inside the gallbladder and block the outlet from while the bile is moved out, which can result in considerable pain. In some cases, the stones may move into the bile duct, causing jaundice or inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).<\/p>\n

If you are suffering from stones in the gallbladder, you may experience intermittent pain in the right upper abdominal region. The pain typically starts after eating and may cause nausea, vomiting or bloating. Fever may or may not be present. People who have severe symptoms from gallstones (usually diagnosed on an ultrasound) frequently have their gallbladder removed through a minimally invasive procedure called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.<\/p>\n

Prime Surgicare Medical Director, board-certified laparoscopic, bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Seun Sowemimo,<\/a><\/span> explains<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Dr. Sowemimo removed my Gallbladder about a week ago. It was an easy and great experience as surgeries go. The staff at Prime Surgical was terrific! The Dr. and staff put my fears at ease and answered every question. They were patient with me and could not have been nicer. I highly recommend Dr Sowemimo and his entire staff. Great people!”<\/span><\/p>\n

Len Marcu – December 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gallstones are somewhat common. Up to 20 million Americans have gallstones, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD)<\/a>, but just 20% of these stones cause problems. Severe cases or larger stones can result in intense pain to the sufferer. However, the number and size of the stones do not appear to correlate with the severity of patients’ symptoms.<\/p>\n

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An inflamed gallbladder can be caused by gallstones, excessive alcohol use, poor nutrition obesity, rapid weight loss after weight loss surgery<\/span><\/a>, infections, or tumors that cause bile to build-up. The inflamed and swollen walls can cause pain episodes lasting for days, resulting in the formation of scar tissue.<\/p>\n

Dysfunctional gallbladder, or chronic gallbladder disease, is commonly caused by scarring from repetitive bouts of cystic duct obstruction and associated inflammation.<\/p>\n

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Cholecystitis is the most common type of gallbladder disease, meaning “inflammation of the gallbladder.” <\/span>It is most commonly caused by gallstones obstructing the ducts to the small intestine. Most gallbladder symptoms start with pain in the upper abdominal area, including:<\/p>\n