I'm considering laparoscopy for gallbladder stones but heard sometimes it doesn't work and they have to switch to full surgery during the procedure - is that true? And is there any way to know beforehand if this might happen in my case?

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Yes, it's true that sometimes laparoscopic gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) can be converted to open surgery (open cholecystectomy) during the procedure. While laparoscopic surgery is the preferred method due to its quicker recovery and smaller incisions, certain factors can necessitate a switch to open surgery

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I've had an inguinal hernia for 6 years and finally decided to go for open surgery - will it be very painful afterwards and what kind of anesthesia is usually used for this procedure? Also wondering about the surgery timing and where exactly they make the incisions - is it just one cut or multiple?

depends on type of procedure.

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I've been diagnosed with gallbladder stones and get occasional pain, so I've scheduled surgery in two months. Just got my CBC and LFT results, and my platelet count is 1.2 lakh could this be related to the gallbladder stones or something else? The reports are attached for reference.

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I'm feeling this pain in my lower right stomach that's been there since yesterday, and it just won't go away. Plus, I've got this constant nauseous feeling like I need to vomit, but nothing's happening. What could be causing this, and what should I do about it? I'm starting to get really worried.

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