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How often does an incision hernia happen after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and when do symptoms usually start showing up

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

General Practitioner

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FIDM
5+ Yrs

Incisional hernias after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (lap chole) are not very common, but they can occur. The risk is estimated to be between 0.02% to 3.6%. Symptoms usually show up within three to six months after surgery, but can appear later as well.

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