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I had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery five months ago. pain around belly button area? could this be from scar tissue? how much scar tissue forms around that area?

Q: i had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery five months ago. pain around belly button area? could this be from scar tissue? how much scar tissue forms around that area?

: Usually it takes months or years for intestinal adhesions to cause symptoms after laporoscopic cholecystectomy.. Your operating abdominal surgeon should evaluate and advise you about your pain around the navel.

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Usually it takes months or years for intestinal adhesions to cause symptoms after laporoscopic cholecystectomy.. Your operating abdominal surgeon should evaluate and advise you about your pain around the navel.

Answered 7/26/2021

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A member asked:

I had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery five months ago. pain around belly button area? could this be from scar tissue? how much scar tissue forms around that area?

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