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Stone in gallbladder
Hello, my husband is suffering from stone in gallbladder size 4-8mm. Stone type is cholesterolic. Pls suggest
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Lap surgery
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Needs laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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Dr. Rahul Poddar
Laparoscopic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
If stones are symptomatic, gall bladder has to be removed.
If no SYMPTOMS or signs of complications then Wait and watch can be an option. But then decision of surgery or no surgery has to be made by the patient himself. Pros and cons are equal on both sides.
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avoid oily foods including milk derivatives have to be avoided at all to avoid precipitation of complications. (except curd may be taken).
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