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I have a huge gallbladder sludge with thick walls. my pcp wants it removed asap bc i'm very sick. will i have open surgery or cholesytectomy?
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Likely not: Vast majority of cholecystectomy is performed minimally invasive/laparoscopic even in sick patients. As in all minimally invasive procedures, there is chance of conversion to open technique. Critical to have modern trained surgeon.
Answered 12/10/2013
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