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PrognosisSurgical treatment for gallstones is highly effective. In most patients symptoms go away completely and stay away. The gallbladder is not a necessary organ and most people do not notice any digestive changes after it is removed. In a few cases, abdominal pain or diarrhea develop after the gallbladder is removed, and additional treatment or changes in the diet are needed.
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