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    Sep 21, 2013, 06:07 PM
    Does the gallbladder need to be removed if it contains polyps ?
    I have a medium size polyp in my gallbladder ? Dr. suggested I have my gallbladder removed. Is it always necessary to remove the gallbladder or just the polyp ?
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    Sep 21, 2013, 06:09 PM
    You don't need your gallbladder. Diseased gallbladders should be removed. Why have two surgeries when you only need one?

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