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A member asked:
I see the surgeon on tues to have gallbladder removed due to extreme large sludge. when will he perform surgery? i'm very ill!
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Depends...: Sorry you feel so poorly. Usually the surgeon will schedule surgery electively i.e. When he/she has an opening unless there are is an emergency. Indications for emergent gallbladder surgery would be acute cholecystitis defined as cystic duct obstruction in association with fever, elevated wbc, peritoneal signs or other signs of sepsis. In the meantime, hopefully you have something for pain.
Answered 1/23/2014
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Not the same day: Your surgeon will first consider your problems after talking to you and reviewing your recent tests. Then he or she will discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives to surgery. It is very unlikely it will be that day, but also unlikely you would have to wait weeks. Good luck.
Answered 11/29/2016
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