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Suggest Remedy For Problem In Gall Bladder

hi there my father has multiple calculi noted within the galbladder lumen . i just consulted a doctor and he told me my father will have to undergo a one hour surgery where his gall bladder will be permanently removed. isnt there any other way except to remove the gall bldder
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hello,
How are you? Stones in the gall bladder are a fairly common finding during USG of the abdomen. You do not need any additional tests to confirm the presence of gall stones. Gall stones can cause pain in the abdomen and vomiting.
In 99% of the cases, the treatment is accomplished by "Laparoscopic Cholecysytectomy" (removal of gall bladder by making 3 small cuts on the abdomen, guiding the surgery through a small camera inserted). This is a fairly routine surgery and could be done at most hospitals safely. Unfortunately there are no medical therapies available once the stones have already formed.

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Suggest Remedy For Problem In Gall Bladder

Hello, How are you? Stones in the gall bladder are a fairly common finding during USG of the abdomen. You do not need any additional tests to confirm the presence of gall stones. Gall stones can cause pain in the abdomen and vomiting. In 99% of the cases, the treatment is accomplished by Laparoscopic Cholecysytectomy (removal of gall bladder by making 3 small cuts on the abdomen, guiding the surgery through a small camera inserted). This is a fairly routine surgery and could be done at most hospitals safely. Unfortunately there are no medical therapies available once the stones have already formed. Hope this helps and please do not hesitate to contact me for more details - rxsuresh@gmail.com