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Is a gallbladder removal simple?
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Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Can be: Usually an outpatient procedure of laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder. Is commonly a one hour or shorter surgery with 1-4 small incisions and minimal discomfort after surgery.
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