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Medical Conditions - Cholecystectomy

Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gall bladder. Traditional open methods or newer laparoscopic methods can be used based on the need for surgery. Gallbladder removal is done in case of gall stones, presence of infection, or in case of cancer. Risk factors of this surgery are bleeding, infection, injury to the bile duct or liver, etc.

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Is Yaz safe for acne if I do not have a gallbladder?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I understand your concern when it comes to hormonal pills, especially for acne. It is very normal to worry about safety.

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How to manage multiple gallstones without surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have seen the reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity).

Why do I have postcholecystectomy syndrome after surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I understand that a year back you have been diagnosed with gallbladder dyskinesia or dysmotility as reported by HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid).

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Is surgery necessary for my 4mm gallbladder polyp with stone?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Ursodeoxycholic acid can be tried for three months. But it is effective only in about 40 percent of the cases.

Is a pimple at the drain site after surgery concerning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern.

When is gallbladder removal surgery necessary?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I have read your query and can understand your concern. No, in your case, it is chronic cholecystitis and no stones, and your symptoms do not match with it exactly.

What is the treatment for gallbladder polyp?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get your gallbladder removed. Plan to consult a GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online.

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What could be the causes of pain after cholecystectomy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When you mentioned that your surgeon opened the incision twice, I assume you are referring to the port sites from laparoscopic surgery, not open surgery.

Will gallbladder removal cause complications post-surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best advice is that she should have a gallbladder removal via laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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