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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Gallbladder surgery as it relates to Hepatitis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Gallbladder surgery as it relates to Hepatitis
by joey349, Jan 27, 2005 12:00AM
I am scheduled for gallbladder surgery next week. I am concerned that since I suffered from Hepatitis,some 25 years ago ( Type A)
that removal of the gallblader will require my liver to work harder.I am also concerned about my cholesterol level will it elevate after removal of gallbladder, I am currently at around 240 level with very low HDL ( 29 ).
Thank you........ joey349
that removal of the gallblader will require my liver to work harder.I am also concerned about my cholesterol level will it elevate after removal of gallbladder, I am currently at around 240 level with very low HDL ( 29 ).
Thank you........ joey349
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 27, 2005 12:00AM
, Jan 27, 2005 12:00AM
I am not aware of hepatitis A being a contraindication to gallbladder removal.
I am also not aware that removing the gallbladder will make the liver "work harder". The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile that is produced in the liver and its removal should not be a detriment to liver function.
Also, I do not believe there is a correlation between gallbladder removal and cholesterol levels.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
I am also not aware that removing the gallbladder will make the liver "work harder". The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile that is produced in the liver and its removal should not be a detriment to liver function.
Also, I do not believe there is a correlation between gallbladder removal and cholesterol levels.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
