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Can Gallstone Of 3.2cm Be Removed Without Surgery?
I had an ultrasound done a few weeks ago and apparently I have a 3.2 cm gallstone. My doctor recommended a removal of the gallbladder. Is there any other alternative to removing the gallbladder? is 3.2 cm gallstone considered "big"? I am scared of surgery... please help. thank you.
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
hi
3.2cm stone in gall bladder is a big stone .dont worry what ever be the size of stone , recent surgical techniques like laproscopy reduced hospitalised admission dates, early mobility.no need to give big incisions as you see in open cholecystectomy.dont worry.consult your Dr regarding laproscopic cholecystectomy.
Thank u
With best regards
Vasundhara
3.2cm stone in gall bladder is a big stone .dont worry what ever be the size of stone , recent surgical techniques like laproscopy reduced hospitalised admission dates, early mobility.no need to give big incisions as you see in open cholecystectomy.dont worry.consult your Dr regarding laproscopic cholecystectomy.
Thank u
With best regards
Vasundhara
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