Gallbladder Surgery Clinic
Most gallbladder surgery is due to complications of gallstones such as bile duct occlusion, gallbladder infection, gallstone impaction, or pancreatitis.
For requests:
1-800-777-8442
- For Cancer related requests:
- 1-319-356-4200
- For Gastroenterology related requests:
- 1-319-356-4901
Sometimes surgery is necessary for gallbladder polyps or gallbladder ischemia, which is most common in critically ill patients. Occasionally, gallbladder surgery is necessary for biliary dyskinesia, when the gallbladder has a problem emptying its bile.
If cancer is present in the gallbladder, we work with the gallbladder cancer team to design the best care plan for you. The gastrointestinal surgery team routinely performs these procedures using minimally invasive approaches such as laparoscopy. We work closely with our gastroenterology experts when there are potential problems with the bile duct so these can also be managed in a minimally invasive manner.
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Locations and Offices
James A. Clifton Digestive Health Center
4501 John W. Colloton Pavilion (JCP)
Level 4, Elevator F
Clinic

200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
1577 John W. Colloton Pavilion (JCP)
Level 1, Elevator F
Clinic

200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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July 19, 2017
If the gallbladder needs to be removed it is typically removed through laparoscopic surgery, where small incisions and cameras are involved.