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Gallbladder polyps removal
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
ONLY: if you are having symptoms ("attacks") or STONES develop which could block your bile delivery system!
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1.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
Observe or surgery: Gall bladder polys have high incidence of developing malignancy if they are 2cm or more, very small polyps could be observed, you don't have to deman... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
Signifiicant: Get the gall bladder removed as soon as possible , incidence of malignancy is significant, bigger the size of polyp greater the chance of malignant tr... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Mark Packanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Low probability: Gallbladder polyps are typically stones that are forming in the wall of the gallbladder. Gallbladder cancer is very rare. I would recommend not worryi... Read More
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4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ashesh Patelanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
No: Gallbladder polyps are benign and not dangerous. They don't cause pain or blockage. There is no reason to remove the polyp or the entire gallbladder d... Read More
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1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: usually both are done laprascopically (small incisions). Only difference will likely be the soreness from appendectomy will be less as the procedure ... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
No: Past medical studies did not link gallbladder surgery to colon cancer. Most all of the bile is reabsorbed by the small intestine & returned to the liv... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Gallbladder polyps: Sometimes. Sometimes larger polyps can become malignant.
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59 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
observation needed: Small % of polyps will develop cancers , especially the large ones , small ones could be observed , if they are large ones ( 2 cm ) should be removed... Read More
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Mottanswered
Thoracic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: There is an association with gallbladder polyps and gallbladder cancer which is very dangerous if left untreated.
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Davantanswered
Family Medicine 51 years experience
Nope: Gallbladder polyps are not uncommon and usually don't cause problems.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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