What are the examinations before gallstone surgery?

Before gallstone surgery, blood tests, imaging tests, and cardiopulmonary function assessments are usually required to determine surgical indications and rule out potential risks. These tests not only help doctors understand the specific pathological conditions of the gallbladder and bile duct, but also provide important references for postoperative recovery.

Blood tests mainly include liver function, kidney function, blood routine and coagulation function. Liver function tests can determine whether there is liver damage caused by bile duct obstruction or infection, and kidney function assessment helps to understand whether the patient can tolerate surgical anesthesia; blood routine tests can find out whether there is infection or anemia, and coagulation function tests can warn of intraoperative bleeding risks in advance. Among imaging examinations, abdominal ultrasound is the most common means of diagnosing gallstones, which can determine the size, number and location of the stones; if necessary, magnetic resonance pancreaticobiliary imaging (MRCP) or CT scans may be required to rule out more complex conditions such as bile duct stones or bile duct stenosis. Cardiopulmonary function assessment uses electrocardiograms, chest X-rays and other tests to confirm whether the patient's heart and lung health are suitable for surgery.

Blood tests mainly include liver function, kidney function, blood routine and coagulation function. Liver function tests can determine whether there is liver damage caused by bile duct obstruction or infection, and kidney function assessment helps to understand whether the patient can tolerate surgical anesthesia; blood routine tests can find out whether there is infection or anemia, and coagulation function tests can warn of intraoperative bleeding risks in advance. Among imaging examinations, abdominal ultrasound is the most common means of diagnosing gallstones, which can determine the size, number and location of the stones; if necessary, magnetic resonance pancreaticobiliary imaging (MRCP) or CT scans may be required to rule out more complex conditions such as bile duct stones or bile duct stenosis. Cardiopulmonary function assessment uses electrocardiograms, chest X-rays and other tests to confirm whether the patient's heart and lung health are suitable for surgery.

You need to be well prepared before the operation to reduce the risk. You should complete all necessary examinations according to the doctor's advice and fully cooperate with the preoperative instructions, especially the fasting and medication control issues before the operation. You should also pay attention to a light diet after the operation, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and have regular checkups to ensure that your body recovers well.