Can multiple gallbladder polyps be treated or need surgery?

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Hello doctor! I went for an ultrasound and found that my gallbladder had multiple polyps, the largest polyp was 6mm. According to the doctor, can polyps in the gallbladder be treated or need surgery? Looking forward to your advice, thank you doctor!
Ta Ngoc Tung (1990)
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Hello, doctor would like to answer the question: “Can gallbladder polyps be treated or need surgery? ” as follows:
Polyp is a condition of papillae lining the gallbladder. The majority of cases are benign polyps, which can be monitored periodically without intervention, when polyps are larger than 10mm, the risk of malignant degeneration increases many times, or polyps are small but accompanied by gallstones, doctors Cholecystectomy would be indicated to eliminate that risk. You need to have regular check-ups every 3-6 months at a gastroenterology, hepatobiliary clinic to monitor the disease.
You can go to the nearest medical facility or Vinmec Health System Hospital for more detailed examination and advice by doctors. Best regards!
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Thang - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department, Vinmec Danang International Hospital