Can you live without the organ the gallbladder?

Answer by  dialfoust (220)

The gallbladder is a small green muscular sac that is located on the ventral surface of the liver. Its job is to store bile that is not immediately needed for digestion. When a gallbladder has been removed, the bile duct enlarges in order to assume the bile-storing role, making a person capable of living without the gallbladder.

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

Yes, you can live without your gallbladder. It is just a small organ that is used to help aid digestion and stores bile.

Answer by  alallen (35)

It is possible to have the gallbladder removed and live. When someone has severe gallstones the gallbladder can be removed and the bile redirected.

Answer by  cindy (1484)

Many people live without their gallbladder. The gallbladder serves as a storage place for bile. When taken from the body, you can still digest food as bile is made and secreted by the liver as well. Gallbladder problems and diseases leading to surgical removal of the gallbladder are very common