Avoid complications: The main benefit of removing a diseased gallbladder is avoiding the life threatening complications of pancreatitis and liver obstruction. The potential side effects is increased frequency of bowel movements and very occasionally a patient will develop bile diarrhea. A bile binder, like cholestyramine/questran, can be used to treat. Laprascopic gallbladder removal is a safe, effective procedure.
Answered 10/1/2015
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Not many: There are really minimal side effects after gallbladder surgery. Some people report increased incidence of diarrhea but most patients were suffering from diarrhea before surgery. Gallstones do not cause diarrhea or constipation symptoms.
Answered 3/31/2016
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