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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Gall Bladder Surgery
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Gall Bladder Surgery
by annagallstones, Jul 06, 2003 12:00AM
I have recently been diagnosed with gall stones after repeated gall bladder attacks. After visiting with a surgeon,I am in the process of determining whether or not I am going to have the Laparoscopic surgery. Approximately three years ago I had liposuction done in my stomach area. Would having the liposuction done prevent the surgeon from doing the gall bladder surgery laparoscopic?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 07, 2003 12:00AM
, Jul 07, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - thanks for asking your question.
Surgeon has kindly addressed your question in the comments below.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Surgeon has kindly addressed your question in the comments below.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Member Comments (1)
by surgeon, Jul 06, 2003 12:00AM
No, it wouldn't. When someone has had lots of surgery inside the abdominal cavity, it can make laparoscopy difficult or not possible; but surface work like you had should make no difference.
