Is it safe to get laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder stones if my blood sugar is 185 and my HbA1c is 8? I'm a bit worried about how my diabetes might affect the procedure

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My dad is 55 years old and has an umbilical hernia with frequent stomach aches. He weighs 95 kg and has a large potbelly clearly overweight. One doctor suggested he needs to lose weight before surgery so the mesh can be placed properly. Should we wait for him to reduce his weight and belly first, or is surgery urgent? What's the best approach here?

surgery opinion is advised to the patient.

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I have a hypoechoic tract that's 3.5 cm long and 6mm thick with two external openings besides the surgical one. Can antibiotics alone cure this or do I need other treatment options?

A 3.5‚ÄØcm hypoechoic tract with two openings likely requires surgical or laser treatment;antibiotics alone are unlikely to close the fistula.

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Is there any risk if I get epigastric hernia surgery without using a mesh? My doctor recommended it but I'm worried it might come back later if I don't use one

Mesh-less epigastric hernia repair has higher recurrence risk;mesh reinforcement is recommended to reduce recurrence rates.

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