Does gallbladder removal increase the risk of cancer?



There is no relevant study or evidence that clearly indicates that gallbladder removal increases a patient’s risk of developing cancer.

The gallbladder is an important digestive organ of the human body, with the function of concentrating and storing bile. Cholecystectomy refers to the surgical removal of the diseased gallbladder to prevent further development of the disease, and can be categorized into open cholecystectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and other surgical procedures.

At present, there is no relevant research or evidence that clearly indicates that cholecystectomy increases the risk of cancer, and cholecystectomy is still the first choice of treatment for large gallbladder stones and gallbladder polyps, and early gallbladder cancer.

The removal of the gallbladder may affect the patient’s digestive system to a certain extent, which may lead to bloating, diarrhea and other indigestion, but the surgical removal of the gallbladder is usually the treatment plan proposed by the treating doctor after comprehensively evaluating the patient’s condition, and the benefits to the patient’s health outweigh the drawbacks.

It is advisable to seek treatment for gallbladder disorders.