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This study looks at the best time to remove the gallbladder in people with severe pancreatitis caused by gallstones. Researchers will compare having surgery during the hospital stay versus waiting about a month after recovery. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer majo…

This study looks at whether older adults (80+ or 75+ with health issues) benefit from gallbladder removal after having bile duct stones cleared via endoscopy. Half will get surgery, half will wait and see. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer deaths, major complicatio…

This study tests whether using a pain diary helps patients report pain better after gallbladder removal surgery. About 142 adults will either use a diary or get standard care. The goal is to improve pain assessment without extra drugs.

This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. About 70 adults having this surgery will receive one of the two blocks. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers …

This study compares two ways to manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. One group gets standard local anesthesia at the incision sites, while the other gets that plus an additional nerve block guided by the camera. The goal is to see if the extra block reduces the nee…

This study reviews medical records of 2,000 adults who had liver surgery with their gallbladder left in place. Researchers want to see if temporarily clamping the liver's blood supply (called the Pringle maneuver) makes patients more likely to develop gallstones, inflammation, or…

This study is testing whether a camera can accurately measure heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels without touching the patient during surgery. About 315 adults having gallbladder, liver, or hernia surgery will participate. The goal is to see if this non-contact method w…