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. 2012 Jul;14(7):435–440. doi: 10.1111/j.1477-2574.2012.00471.x

Table 1.

When would laparoscopic cholecystectomy be considered for a single gallbladder polyp according to size?

Answer options Responses, n (%)
One polyp measuring ≥12 mm on ultrasound 0

One polyp measuring ≥10 mm on ultrasound 60 (75.9%)

One polyp measuring ≥8 mm on ultrasound 4 (5.1%)

One polyp measuring ≥5 mm on ultrasound 8 (10.1%)

One polyp of any dimension 4 (5.1%)

Only when associated with gallstones (asymptomatic) 0

Only when associated with biliary symptoms 3 (3.8%)

Never recommend cholecystectomy 0