Can the gallbladder polyp be removed and the gallbladder preserved?

Whether or not it is possible to remove polyps and preserve the gallbladder with gallbladder polyps needs to be analyzed in the context of the patient’s specific situation and chosen under the guidance of the doctor. Gallbladder polyps is a general term for a type of lesion in which the wall of the gallbladder is raised into the cavity in a polyp-like manner, because it is difficult to clarify its nature in clinical and imaging examinations, so it is also called mucosal elevation lesions of the gallbladder wall. To preserve the gallbladder polyp, there are strict indications for surgery, which requires pre-surgical evaluation, including further CT or MRI examinations to determine the nature and location of the polyp, as well as further confirmation of gallbladder function to clarify whether the current functional state of the gallbladder is normal, and then considered accordingly. If the gallbladder polyps are not cancerous, the gallbladder function is good, and there is no obvious gallbladder inflammation or family history of gallbladder cancer, and the polyps can be removed during the surgical operation to ensure complete removal of gallbladder polyps, then further gallbladder preservation can be considered. After preserving the gallbladder, close observation and follow-up should be paid attention to the late changes, and if there are relevant abnormal changes, they should be controlled early. If the gallbladder itself has inflammation, polyps with cancer tendency, or the gallbladder is functionally deficient, there is a great risk of preserving the gallbladder at this time and should be treated with caution. If the dysfunctional gallbladder is kept, the risk of gallbladder cancer later still exists, and even repeatedly causes symptoms, which is not good for health. Therefore, patients with gallbladder polyps should intervene and regulate as early as possible, follow medical advice for corresponding treatment, increase appropriate exercise, control weight, quit smoking and alcohol, maintain a light diet, and eat more vegetables and fruits, such as broccoli, spinach, bananas, etc. to avoid aggravation of symptoms of gallbladder polyps.