What size gallbladder polyps should be removed?
Any gallbladder polyp that is felt to be symptomatic should be removed. In patients at risk for malignancy, a polyp of 6 mm or greater should likely be resected.
Should I be worried about gallbladder polyps?
Gallbladder polyp size is often an indication of the presence of cancer: Small gallbladder polyps — less than 1/2 inch in diameter — are typically benign and, in most cases, don’t need to be treated. Gallbladder polyps larger than 1/2 inch in diameter have a greater likelihood of being or becoming malignant.
Are gallbladder polyps harmful?
They can form in various parts of the body, including the gallbladder. Most people with gallbladder polyps do not experience symptoms. Doctors usually discover the polyps incidentally on ultrasound or CT scans. Although some gallbladder polyps can develop into cancer, the vast majority of polyps are noncancerous.
Does gallbladder polyp need treatment or surgery?
Treatment of gallbladder polyps is usually with keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder once the polyp has reached 10mm in size or if you have pain. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is the recommended approach to remove the gallbladder. Surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic using four small incisions.
What to do about IBS after gallbladder removal?
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When is emergency gall bladder surgery needed?
You may need gallbladder surgery if you have pain or other symptoms caused by gallstones — small stones that can form in the gallbladder. They can block the flow of bile and irritate the gallbladder. Common symptoms of gallbladder problems include: Indigestion, with bloating, heartburn, and gas. Sharp pain in your belly.
How to support digestion after gallbladder removal?
After gallbladder removal, you should take care to avoid dumping high fat content into your stomach because symptoms of indigestion will result. Significant protein can be consumed from plant sources and high fat cream, milk, butter, etc. should be avoided if you want to avoid pain after gallbladder surgery. Digestive enzymes will help to
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