Biliary polyp – remove or observe?

Delete or observe?

I am 31 years old, the doctor found a polyp of the bile ducts on ultrasound, suggested that it be removed laparoscopically, while the other doctor recommended only the observation of the lesion. I don’t know if I should undergo surgery or wait? Beata

The management of a gallbladder polyp depends on several factors. Its size, shape and general structure of the follicle itself or the coexistence of gallstone disease are of fundamental importance. Additionally, the presence of clinical symptoms is taken into account. When the polyp has been found during routine control ultrasound examination, it is smaller than 1 cm and is not accompanied by urolithiasis or any symptoms, it is most often recommended to observe the patient with periodic follow-up ultrasound examination.

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