Does gallbladder adenomyomatosis require surgery?

In general, whether surgery is needed for gallbladder adenomyomatosis depends on the specific circumstances—it may or may not require surgical intervention. The details are as follows:

1. Surgery not required

Gallbladder adenomyomatosis is a type of gallbladder polypoid lesion and belongs to neoplastic polyps. It is the most common benign tumor of the gallbladder, frequently seen in middle-aged and elderly women. It can occur as a single lesion or multiple lesions, with diameters ranging from pinpoint size to 8–10 mm, and in some cases may even fill the entire gallbladder. If the patient has no obvious clinical symptoms, surgery is generally not required.

2. Surgery required

If gallbladder adenomyomatosis grows to a certain size, there is a risk of malignant transformation and invasion, which can seriously affect the patient's health. In such cases, surgery is recommended to remove the lesion and prevent further complications.

Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation when experiencing discomfort and to receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a physician, which helps promote recovery.