Does gallbladder stone surgery at the age of 18 have any effect?

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Hello doctor. I am 18 years old this year, have not given birth, but surgery for gallstones, is it okay? I hope you can give me some advice, thank you.
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Hello! The most commonly used surgical treatment of gallbladder stones today is laparoscopic cholecystectomy, indicated when gallstones cause complications such as acute or chronic cholecystitis, gallbladder stones accompanied by pouch polyps. biliary (gallbladder mucosal papilloma). After cholecystectomy, most cases do not affect activities and later life. However, you need to be examined and consulted by a gastroenterologist, especially at your relatively young age, surgery only when absolutely necessary, to eliminate the risk of gallstone disease. go out.
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Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Thang - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec International General Hospital Da Nang.