Exploring the Patterns of Gallbladder Diseases and Associated Risk Factors in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan.

Background Gallbladder diseases represent a significant contributor to global morbidity. The most common pathological conditions affecting the gallbladder include cholelithiasis, calculous and acalculous cholecystitis, gallbladder gangrene, and perforation. Gallbladder diseases are a common health concern in European and American societies, with a significant number of new cases diagnosed annually and a substantial number of surgical procedures performed each year to address the condition.