Gallbladder removal - surgeon

[JohnStones]

I'm due to see the surgeon next week & decide whether to have the operation. I see that he is described as a "General Surgeon". I know that "Gastrointestinal Surgeons" exist & I wonder if I would be better off with one of them & should make a fuss. Not sure I'll have the nerve to put this to him. I'd appreciate the thoughts of anyone who's come up against this issue or anything similar.

[Casinobo]

Pretty sure they are not going to set you up with a Surgeon that is no qualified to perform this minor surgery. This procedure is considered to be fairly easy as far as surgeries go. Good luck😀

[Yellowsydney]

Hi, had my gallbladder removed 16 years ago, yes it is a general surgeon that does it, gasto refers to stomach. Hope all goes well

Hilary💚

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Hi

I had mine out in October 85 when I was 20! He was a general surgeon and did a fantastic job. I took longer to recover as it was open surgery cos there was non key hole then! Good luck. Take care Lynne

[GrannyDoll61]

I ended up with a very infected gall bladder amd had to go in to hospital for iv antibiotics. I then had my gallbladder removed by keyhole surgery and have been in great health since x

[Zowroche]

Had my gallbladder removed on Friday and it was a general surgeon that did it.