Cholelithiasis – a particular threat to women. A review of risk factors

Abstract In Poland, cholelithiasis affects approximately 20% of the population and require 45.000 cholecystectomies per year. Women, especially mature women, are more at risk developing this condition. Hormonal reproductive factors reason for higher incidence in women. publication, we review significant affecting situation. The anatomical structure gallbladder may have a impact on course cholecystectomy, occurrence any intra- or post-operative complications. pathomechanism is described, as well basic factors.