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I'm having my gallbladder removed in few weeks time by laparoscopic. will my wounds be closed with glue or will they be stitched. thank you ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Ask your Surgeon: Both are acceptable, neither superior over the other.

Answered 8/13/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Either: If you want the skin wound closed in a certain way, ask the surgeon prior to the procedure. If there is a lot of fatty tissue in the abdominal wall or there is a concern that the wounds may not heal properly, the surgeon may opt for sutures or staples.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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