A member asked:

When getting your gallbladder removed can the surgeon in some cases take a look at the liver while they are at it?

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Dr. Ira Katz answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Usually do: Most surgeons will see at least some of the liver and comment on anything they see in the operative report, but this is by no means a thorough evaluation of the liver or intended to be.

Answered 7/31/2015

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Ans: Well depends. Usually laparoscopic procedures will focus on the gallbladder and the common bile duct. Unless there is a reason the focus will stay on the gallbladder

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