A hernia is a common condition, regardless of the patient's age. It can appear in various places in the body, as a result of the displacement of an internal organ or its part outside its natural place. This occurs when the tissue supporting the abdominal cavity is weakened or damaged. A hernia can be located either under the skin ( external hernia ) or in adjacent body cavities ( internal hernia ). Hernias can be divided into congenital , acquired or post-traumatic .

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile produced in the liver. Bile emulsifies fats, allowing them to be broken down into smaller particles, which aids in digestion and absorption.

Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive way to examine internal organs. Your doctor may refer you for laparoscopy to diagnose an abdominal condition when other methods have failed to identify the cause of your symptoms.