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I have to have my gallbladder removed. will they reopen my scars from my appendix being taken out? or make new incisions?
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Unlikely same scar: If you have open appendectomy scar will be lower part of abdomen gallbladder is on right upper abdomen scar will be in that area, most likely you may not have scar i, f it is removed by laparoscope if possible , speak to your surgeon.
Answered 2/26/2017
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