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I'm looking forward to having my gallbladder removed. just wondering likelihood of complications. have never had any in past surgeries feeling anxious?

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Likelihood of: complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, in general, is low. Ask your surgeon about your specific case.

Answered 7/6/2014

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