A 41-year-old member asked:
Do you have to stay overnight in the hospital when you have a laparoscopic gallbladder removal?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. George T Tsaianswered
General Surgery 29 years experience
No: It' s a outpatient procedure that rarely results in hospitalization.
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Dr. Michelle Gordonanswered
General Surgery 23 years experience
No : If you have a planned gallbladder removal, you shouldn't have to stay in the hospital overnight. If its an emergency, you may need to stay.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long do you have to stay in the hospital after having laparoscopic gallbladder removal?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. George T Tsaianswered
General Surgery 29 years experience
Few hours: Uncomplicated lap chole requires no hospitalization.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 9, 2015
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