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Does removing the gallbladder have a negative effect on kidneys?

I have Stage3 chronic kidney disease and know the liver is working harder but because of this new diagnosis was wondering if there’s a connection. I don’t have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
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The following patient handout published by ACS may be of benefit (see page 4):
https://www.facs.org/~/media/files/education/patient%20ed/cholesys.ashx
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