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Gall bladder surgery
Is elective laparoscopic gall bladder removal a good idea for asymptomatic gallstones (5 stones around 3-5mm)?
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It's better to go for lap cholecystectomy
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Depends on the patient comfort level.
Frequent episodes of discomfort is an indication to plan an elective surgery.
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Now a days it is better to get operate timely, no need to wait for complications.
In planned surgery, operation will be easy and better for patient.
In emergency situation, sometimes operation have to convert to open surgery for betterment of patient.
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Usually there is an indication for cholecystectomy if it is symptomatic or in other conditions like if the patient is diabetic or had previous history of cholecystitis or gall stone pancreatitis
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consult general surgeon
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