A 47-year-old member asked:
What is the recovery time for gallbladder surgery?
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Dr. George T Tsaianswered
General Surgery 29 years experience
1-2 wks: Most patients can resume their work and usual activities in 1-2 wks following uncomplicated laparoscopic gall bladder removal.
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Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
Recovery time varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, blood sugar control, post-operative and follow up care.
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Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Vaires: With laparoscopic procedures on average with uncomplicatec surgery, most people recover within 7 to 10 days post-operatively.
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Mansfield, MA
A 46-year-old male asked:
What is involved in gallbladder surgery and recovery?
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Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Laparoscopic: Gallbladder surgery. It is a surgical procedure done under general anesthesia, while one is asleep. One to four small incisions are used for the surgical instruments. Carbon dioxide gas is used and a camera inserted to see. The gallbladder is removed, then you wake up and go to the recovery room. Usually little discomfort ; usually back to normal activities in 2 weeks or less.
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