When Is The Surgical Treatment Required For Removing Gallstones?

Surgical treatment for removing gallstones is typically considered necessary in the following situations:

Symptomatic gallstones: If gallstones are causing symptoms such as severe pain, inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), or other complications, surgery may be recommended.

Complications: If gallstones lead to complications such as gallbladder inflammation, infection (cholecystitis), blockage of the bile ducts (choledocholithiasis), or pancreatitis, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Large gallstones: If the gallstones are particularly large, they may be difficult to treat with nonsurgical methods such as medication or minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic removal. Surgery may be required to remove them.
Non-functioning gallbladder: If the gallbladder is not functioning properly or has developed a condition called gallbladder dyskinesia, where it doesn't empty properly, surgical removal (cholecystectomy) may be recommended.
The most common surgical procedure for gallstone removal is laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which involves making small incisions in the abdomen and using a laparoscope.

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