Re:? about surgery, P. Greer Reply

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Dear Holly,

Pam in NC here. I too had an open gall bladder surgery and hysterectomy

after a tubal ligation. The gall bladder incision is long and angles from

above my belly button in a \ shape. Dr R had no problems doing my surgery

and found very little scar tissue and none that interferred.

Based on what I've read since my surgery way back in Jan of 1999, is that

with some previous surgeries and even some heavy scarring (I guess depending

on where it is) he can still perform the operation but it may take longer

than " average " .

Hope this helps. Dr. R is really the best source and sometimes he just has

to see for himself at a clinic visit. So far I don't think there has been

anyone who couldn't have the surgery because of scar tissue...just longer

operating times. Our dear Dr. is very methodical and will take as much time

as is necessary based on each patient's situation.