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Does Keloid Near Naval Cause A Problem For Gall Bladder Surgery?

Back in 1995 I had my left ovary removed due to a grapefruit sized cyst. This was a laparoscopic procedure and left a large keloid scar on my bellybutton. I am now faced with a possible gallbladder surgery, also laparoscopic. Will this prior surgery cause a problem due to the keloid at my bellybutton? I would hope they would not make another incision there. The scar is very large and thick and pretty much destroyed my bellybutton.
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern and will explain to you. The surgery that you had in 1995 will not cause any problem at your bellybutton area so the surgeon will be able to use that scar for the gallbladder surgery. It doesn't matter if that part of the skin is thick due to the scar post surgery. Just remember to talk with your surgeon to use the same scar and to not make a new incision.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any other question, feel free to ask me.

Regards,
Dr. Endri Katro
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Does Keloid Near Naval Cause A Problem For Gall Bladder Surgery?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern and will explain to you. The surgery that you had in 1995 will not cause any problem at your bellybutton area so the surgeon will be able to use that scar for the gallbladder surgery. It doesn t matter if that part of the skin is thick due to the scar post surgery. Just remember to talk with your surgeon to use the same scar and to not make a new incision. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any other question, feel free to ask me. Regards, Dr. Endri Katro