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A member asked:
Why some patients can't have gallbladder removed laproscopic, but has to have full or open surgery. what reasons?
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Many reasons: How urgent the surgery must be done, the anatomy that presents itself, and the weight of the patient can all contribute to decision making process on the part of the surgeon. Good luck from nyc.
Answered 2/6/2013
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