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Do you have to stay overnight in the hospital when you have a laparoscopic gallbladder removal?

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No: It' s a outpatient procedure that rarely results in hospitalization.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Michelle Gordon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

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.

Answered 11/9/2015

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