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Gallbladder Stone Measuring 1 Cm Need To Be Crushed By Laser?

I have one stone measuring 1 cm in my gallbladder which has been there for the last 10 years. I have never had problems but my doctor wants me to have a yearly ultrasound to check if it does not grow bigger. Could I have it crushed by laser, as I do not tolerate general anesthesia and can it be done under sedation only? Thank you for answering
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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hi.

a gallstone couldn't be 'crushed' by a 'laser' like in the case of some ureteral stones. your doctor is monitoring your stone and clinical condition every time he does a repeat ultrasound.

how can you say that you're not able to tolerate general anaesthesia?

definitive and a gold standard treatment for gallstones now is laparoscopic cholecystectomy. you could opt for open surgery if you want, and could request your anesthesiologist to do a spinal anesthesia, if indeed you are not able to tolerate GA after his/her evaluation.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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Gallbladder Stone Measuring 1 Cm Need To Be Crushed By Laser?

hi. a gallstone couldn t be crushed by a laser like in the case of some ureteral stones. your doctor is monitoring your stone and clinical condition every time he does a repeat ultrasound. how can you say that you re not able to tolerate general anaesthesia? definitive and a gold standard treatment for gallstones now is laparoscopic cholecystectomy. you could opt for open surgery if you want, and could request your anesthesiologist to do a spinal anesthesia, if indeed you are not able to tolerate GA after his/her evaluation. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye