How to treat gallstones surgically

The surgical treatment of gallstones is mainly to solve the problem through cholecystectomy, which can completely eliminate gallstones and the symptoms they cause and prevent recurrence. The specific surgical method should be determined according to the patient's condition, the size and location of the gallstones.

Gallstones are hard masses formed in the gallbladder. They are formed by the precipitation of cholesterol, bile salts and other substances in bile. Many patients with gallstones may not have obvious symptoms, but once they cause biliary colic, nausea, vomiting or indigestion, they need to be taken seriously. Especially when gallstones cause cholecystitis, bile duct obstruction or pancreatitis, surgical treatment is often an inevitable choice.

There are two main surgical treatments for gallstones: minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy and traditional open cholecystectomy. Minimally invasive surgery is currently the most common option. The surgery is completed through several small incisions in the abdomen. It has a quick recovery, less pain, and a short hospital stay, making it suitable for most patients. Traditional open surgery is suitable for some special cases, such as patients with too many stones, severe cholecystitis, or a history of other abdominal surgeries. The common point of these two methods is that the entire gallbladder is removed because the gallbladder is the root cause of stone formation. Simply removing the stones is prone to recurrence and is of little significance.

For patients who have been diagnosed and have symptoms, it is recommended to receive a professional doctor's evaluation as soon as possible and choose the appropriate treatment method according to their own situation. After surgery, pay attention to dietary adjustments, such as avoiding high-fat, high-cholesterol diets and eating regularly, which can help reduce the burden on the intestines and reduce the possibility of postoperative indigestion. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also prevent the occurrence of other biliary diseases.