I've got a 1.2cm stone in my gallbladder, and I'm really worried about it. What are my options to get rid of this gallbladder stone?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My wife has been diagnosed with fibroadenoma in her right breast just above the ovary. The doctor suggested surgery, but I'm a bit unsure and would like another opinion. Is surgery the only option or are there other treatments we should consider? What are the risks if we delay or avoid surgery?

surgery opinion is advised to the patient.

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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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Found a 21mm stone in my gallbladder and need to get it removed what's usually included in the total surgery package like meds and other costs?

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