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Do they send your gallbladder to pathology?

I will have gallbladder surgery. Do they send your gallbladder to pathology?

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Yes, any tissue or body part that is taken from you is sent to the pathologist. The pathologist issues a report that is sent to your surgeon and then, he relays the result to you. It usually takes 12 to 48 hours. Thank you.
Yes, always. All tissues and organs removed surgically are sent to Pathology, which makes the diagnosis based on how it looks when removed (grossly) and after processing for examination microscopically..
Yes.  Gallbladders are sent to pathology after removal in surgery.
Yes, they do!

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Yes, all gallbladders are sent to pathology for examination.
Yes, any organ/tissue/biopsy from removed from human body should be sent to pathologist for evaluation/diagnosi. It is extremely important and many times crucial for your healt.
Yes. Rarely, an unexpected cancer is found.
Yes
Yes, any tissue removed from the body is sent to pathology
yes
Yes, the pathologist will make sure that the gallbladder doesn't have any serious findings that may require further work up.