Should colon polyps and gallbladder polyps be removed?
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Question
Hello doctor,
The doctor asked me if I should remove colon polyps and gallbladder polyps? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Van Quan - Department of General Surgery & Anesthesia, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Should I remove colon polyps and gallbladder polyps?” , the doctor answered as follows:
Colon polyps and gallbladder polyps are 2 different problems.
Colon polyps: If they are small, your doctor can cut them for you during a colonoscopy. With large polyps, usually, the doctor will biopsy first, then, depending on the biopsy results, whether it is benign or malignant and at what stage, there will be options to remove polyps or consider cutting them. colon segment.
Gallbladder polyps: There are indications for cholecystectomy with polyps >= 10mm or polyps with legs > 4mm wide. For polyps smaller than 10mm or with narrow legs, follow-up every 6 months.
If you still have questions about colon polyp removal and gallbladder polyp removal, you can go to a medical facility under Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!
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