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The Gallbladder
The gallbladder is responsible for storing and concentrating bile, a fluid that helps the digestive process. It is a small, pear-shaped organ that connects to the liver through the hepatic duct. The most common affliction to the gallbladder is cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder. The typical cause of this inflammation is a gallstone, also known as a cholelith.There are several procedures used to remove gallstones, including gallbladder surgery. Sometimes it is necessary to remove the entire gallbladder. Many doctors have switched from traditional open gallbladder surgery and now offer laparoscopic gallbladder surgery if the gallbladder must be removed.
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Jamie Cesaretti, MD
Dr. Cesaretti and his partners perform over 500 prostate seed implants per year. He has a special interest in the treatment of prostate cancer with stereotactic radiotherapy and prostate brachytherapy. He has given numerous talks at scientific meetings about how to successfully cure prostate cancer in Japan, South Africa, Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal, and throughout the United States and has authored many papers, treatment protocols, and book chapters. He also has a particular interest in helping patients make the right personal decision regarding their cancer care among an often-overwhelming array of potential treatment choices.
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