Question 1

when is a gallstone removed?

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When symptoms: Point toward gallbladder disease. If gallstones are found but you have no symptoms then surgery may never be required.

Question 2

how did i get these gallstones removed?

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See a surgeon: For a cholecystectomy. The only viable treatment, if it is required, is gallbladder removal.

Question 3

what are the cosequences of gallstone if removed? removal

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Not much: Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, usually has no long term problems.  The gallbladder serves to store and concentrate bile, but is not a critical organ.

Question 4

can you tell me if gallstones return after you have them removed?

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They do not: It is possible however that the gallbladder wall can tear during the operation, and gallstones can spill out. Despite the surgeon's best effort, it is possible that some could be left behind. While these mostly never cause a problem, and small percentage of patients can develop an abscess from these stones. It's also possible that there is a stone in the common bile duct that is unknown, and this can be problematic afterwards as well. This too is uncommon.

Question 5

should i have a 1" gallstone removed if it causes tolerable discomfort to avoid a gb attack?

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Discomfort = Surgery: If a link between stones in a gallbladder and symptoms such as pain or "discomfort" is convincing, then it does not make sense to ignore the cause. Although no one "wants" surgery, the best question to ask is whether it is better to have a planned (elective), controlled procedure, or to subsequently have an urgent, less optimized operation when you have become sick? Discuss honestly with your md.

Question 6

how do gallstones be removed from a retracted gallbladder?

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Surgery: Remove gallbladder and stones. If gallbladder is contracted it may indicate disease of the gallbladder.

Question 7

is it true that gallstones in the gallbladder need to be surgically removed?

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Not necessarily: If your gallstones are asymptomatic they can be watched safely. If you develop pain seek treatment sooner than later. If you are diabetic talk with you doctor now.

Question 8

my blood levels are very high i'm told i have gallstones how are they removed ?

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Lap Chole: If you have pain in your upper right corner of your belly and have gallstones then you would need surgery.
It is done laparoscopically and is commonly known as lap chole or laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is an in and out operation that you have at the hospital or a surgery center. Some less skilled surgeons still do it open occasionally.

Question 9

is it possible to have my large 2.8cm gallstone removed without taking gallbladder out?

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Well...: It is possible, and no reasonable physician would do it.  
See, the problem is not just having gallstones, but the gallbladder and bile allow the formation of these...  so it is likely you would produce many more...
The solution in a symptomatic patient is to remove the gallbladder.  That is where the problem lies, and if it gets inflamed the surgery is urgent.

Question 10

does my gallbladder urgently needed to be removed? i have gallstones but it didn't hurt me a lot

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If you don't have an acute infection in the gall bladder, you do not need it removed urgently. Even if it is just stones without significant symptoms, you could elect to not have it removed at all.

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