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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Docreed2003

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4. If you were in my office, here's how I would approach your condition

Reply to No Vested Interest (Original post)

Sat Apr 14, 2018, 05:58 PM

Apr 2018

A). Porcelain Gallbladder is an definite indication for cholecystectomy, even without GB symptoms, due to the risk of cancer over time.

B). Depending on your previous abdominal surgery, this could be performed in a minimally invasive fashion as an outpatient procedure

C). I would probably wait a few weeks before recommended surgery. You scar on the inside just like on the outside from Surgery and the internal adhesions are easier to deal with >8 weeks after surgery.

Just my 2c as your friendly neighborhood DU surgeon...

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Porcelain gallbladder. Indicates a calcified gallbladder; middle-aged overweight women are more [View all] No Vested Interest Apr 2018 OP

I had that a few years ago. Simple riversedge Apr 2018 #1

I had my gallbladder removed 2/1/18 Marthe48 Apr 2018 #2

Believe me, now is the time to have the simple surgery before the pain.... Tikki Apr 2018 #3

If you were in my office, here's how I would approach your condition Docreed2003 Apr 2018 #4

I appreciate your input, as well as those who posted above, having had their gallbladders removed. No Vested Interest Apr 2018 #5