Type of Surgery
To remove the adrenal glands, an incision is made below the patient's ribcage (A). The adrenal gland, which sits on top of the kidney (B), is visualized (C). The vein emerging from the gland is tied off and cut (D), and the adrenal gland is removed (E). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
Other Information
Biliary colic is the presenting symptom in 80% of patients with gallstone disease who seek medical care; however, only 10-20% of all individuals with gallstones experience severe gallstone pain.
From: eMedicine
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