The gallbladder is an organ that is approximately 4 inches in length and has an oval shape. It is connected to the liver. It does this by collecting bile from your liver and then releasing it into your small intestine, where it assists in the digestion of food.If your gallbladder gets infected or develops stones, it is possible that you will need to have it removed. The removal of the gallbladder is referred to as a cholecystectomy.If you don't have a gallbladder, bile will flow freely into your small intestine, but once there, it won't be able to digest food as efficiently as it did when it was stored in the gallbladder. Although it is possible for you to live without a gallbladder, you will likely need to make some adjustments to your diet in order to compensate for its absence.Leia mais