If a hernia isn’t causing symptoms, is at low risk of causing future problems or you have other medical problems that make surgery unsafe, there may be a role for simply watching the hernia to ensure it doesn’t get worse. Just because you see a surgeon doesn’t mean you have to have surgery.
The most common reason for a cholecystectomy is gallbladder pain. This is usually due to gallstones within the gallbladder. Contraction of the gallbladder, such as after eating, may cause the stone to temporarily block the outlet, leading to pain.
There are many attributes great surgeons should have. To ensure the best possible outcome for you, it’s important to ask a few questions.