What to do about gallbladder polyps larger than 2 centimeters

The surgical indications for gallbladder polyps are diameter greater than or equal to 1cm, age greater than 50 years old, and the patient’s gallbladder polyp is greater than 2cm to meet the surgical indications, so it is recommended that the patient undergoes surgical resection. Gallbladder polyps are benign lesions of the gallbladder, generally speaking, the diameter of the gallbladder polyps is less than 1cm, can not be dealt with for the time being, close observation can be, while the patient’s gallbladder polyp diameter is greater than 2cm, is considered to be a relatively large gallbladder polyp, the larger the diameter of the gallbladder polyp, the greater the probability of malignant transformation, so it is recommended that the patient undergo surgical resection, in order to avoid further development of the disease. Gallbladder polyp surgery is not an emergency surgery, in addition to considering the indications for surgery, but also need to take into account the patient’s physical condition, the patient’s financial situation and other factors, the need for the patient’s doctor to comprehensively assess the patient’s situation, to put forward the final treatment plan, it is recommended that the patient and the doctor to explain their own situation, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment.