Gallstone Symptoms: When Surgery Is Needed
Current as of: November 7, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine & Arvydas D. Vanagunas MD – Gastroenterology
Several conditions or situations may require surgery to remove the gallbladder. Surgery usually is needed when: Your gallbladder suddenly becomes inflamed or infected (cholecystitis). Gallstones cause repeated attacks of pain. You have growths called polyps in the gallbladder, usually larger than 0.4 in. (1 cm), that…
Current as of: November 7, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine & Arvydas D. Vanagunas MD – Gastroenterology