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My lipase was 8000 upon admission to the hospital. Could this indicate cancer or another underlying problem? They want to remove my gallbladder in two weeks after my pancreas cools down . I had a test, I think it s called an endoscopy. They went down my throat and removed parts of gall stones in my ducts. I m scared and worried.
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High lipase level indicates a condition called pancreatitis. It is a life threatening condition and gall stones are predisposed you to this disease.
Once the gall bladder removed, pancreatitis will be settled for ever. You have mistaken laparoscopy for endoscopy. Generally gall bladder is removed through laparoscopic surgery better known as key hole operation. It’s simple procedure and nothing to worry in it.
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Is Endoscopy Advisable To Treat Gall Stones?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. High lipase level indicates a condition called pancreatitis. It is a life threatening condition and gall stones are predisposed you to this disease. Once the gall bladder removed, pancreatitis will be settled for ever. You have mistaken laparoscopy for endoscopy. Generally gall bladder is removed through laparoscopic surgery better known as key hole operation. It’s simple procedure and nothing to worry in it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.