Surgery - gallstones
Dr Pradeep Chowbey
Chairman,
Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,
Max Healthcare Institute.
Chairman,
Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,
Max Healthcare Institute.
Q: I have 4 gallstones of 5-7 mm each in the gall bladder occuring every three months. I have shooting pain at night lasting upto 3-5 hours. Is removal of gall bladder the only option?
A:Yes, surgical removal of gall bladder only cure of this condition. At present laparoscopic removal is the surgery of choice.