pains caused by gallbladder polyp

pat russell · Guest

I have been told that to avoid risk of cancer the gallbladder should be removed, should I go ahead with surgery[size 2mm/size]

perkykurt · Newbie Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 4

I was also recently diagnosed with gallbladder polyps back in October. I has a surgical consultation with the surgeon who would perform the operation should it become necessary. I have several polyps, the largest being 4mm (or smaller). She was very clear that they do not suggest removing the gallbladder until the polyps grow larger then 1cm. Typically polyps over 1cm is when they potentially become a cancer concern (which is still very rare). The only reason we would decide to take my gallbladder out sooner would be if my pain symptoms become too great.

I hope this helps.

markyberg · Posted: 10/04/07 - 20:55 Post subject: Re: pains caused by gallbladder polyp

pains caused by gallbladder polyp

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