Dr. Mark A Bishara M.D.

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• What are the Surgeries Used in Treating Gallstones?

  Right below the liver is a small sac known as the gallbladder. Its function is to hold bile until it is required. The bile helps in the digestion/breakdown of fats. When fats are noticed by the gallbladder, it pushes the bile concentrate towards the small intestine through contractions.Bile pigment,...

• What to Expect After a Cholecystectomy

  In case you have problems with your gallbladder and there is a need for it to be removed, you will experience unusual and uncomfortable symptoms while trying to adapt to a new life without a gallbladder. Obviously, when your gallbladder is removed, bile can't be stored like before since it is meant...

• Everything You Need to Know About a Cholecystectomy

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• What You Need to Know About Incisional Hernias

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• What are the Treatment Options for Hernia

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