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Is Gall Bladder Removal Right Option To Treat Polyps?

Hi, after having an ultrasound they discovered 2 polyps, 1 is 0.5mm and the other 0.7mm and there are many small ones. They have suggested having the gall bladder removed to reduce the risk in future years. I am 39 and healthy and was wondering if this is the best option?
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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hi.

noted gallbladder polyps on ultrasound result. even if you are not experiencing any symptom right now, one important thing to know about gallbladder polyps are their risk for malignancy transformation, hence, the advice of your doctor for surgery. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, so you can discuss with him the plan of management for your case (conservative or clinical monitoring of your polyps vs surgical intervention). definitive treatment is cholecystectomy (removal of your gallbladder along with the polyps), which can be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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Is Gall Bladder Removal Right Option To Treat Polyps?

hi. noted gallbladder polyps on ultrasound result. even if you are not experiencing any symptom right now, one important thing to know about gallbladder polyps are their risk for malignancy transformation, hence, the advice of your doctor for surgery. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, so you can discuss with him the plan of management for your case (conservative or clinical monitoring of your polyps vs surgical intervention). definitive treatment is cholecystectomy (removal of your gallbladder along with the polyps), which can be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye