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Can Gallbladder Removal And Hernia Repair Near The Heart Be Done Together?

I believe my gallbladder is going to have to be removed I have all the symptoms and my dr will be doing a scan in the morning,he also thinks its my gallbladder but my question is,if t hey go in to remove my gallbladder could they at the same time also remove 2 small hernias I have around my heart area mid chest
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Hello,

Yes they might be removed. Both of them in the same surgery do not worry about. However it is the surgeon that should decide about it.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla,
Pulmonologist
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Can Gallbladder Removal And Hernia Repair Near The Heart Be Done Together?

Hello, Yes they might be removed. Both of them in the same surgery do not worry about. However it is the surgeon that should decide about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist