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Is surgery needed for gallbladder polyps?
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Rarely: Polyps are usually incidental findings on gallbladder ultrasounds. Surgery is recommended when they are larger than 1 cm. Sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference between a polyp and a gallstone; if one has a high suspicion of gallbladder disease, it may be best to repeat an ultrasound after 3-6 months.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Depends on size: Depends on the size of the polyps on ultrasound. Discuss with your doctor.
Answered 3/16/2013
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