Four examinations before gallstone surgery

Four important examinations are required before gallstone surgery, including abdominal ultrasound, routine blood tests, liver function tests, and coagulation function tests. They are essential steps before surgery to help identify the location of stones, assess physical health, and reduce surgical risks.

Abdominal ultrasound is the most common imaging method, which is used to accurately locate the size, number and location of gallstones and determine whether there is cholecystitis or bile duct obstruction. Routine blood tests can detect whether there is infection or inflammatory reaction. For example, elevated white blood cells indicate the risk of acute inflammation. Liver function tests mainly understand whether gallstones affect liver function, especially whether bilirubin and transaminase indicators are abnormal, so as to determine whether the bile duct is blocked. Coagulation function tests evaluate the patient's blood coagulation ability to avoid the risk of massive bleeding during or after surgery.

When preparing for surgery, patients should follow the doctor's instructions to complete all examinations and be sure to stay fasting to meet the needs of preoperative anesthesia. If the test results show complications such as acute cholecystitis or bile duct infection, anti-infection treatment should be given priority to reduce surgical risks. Before surgery, the diet can be adjusted appropriately to reduce the intake of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods and reduce the burden on the gallbladder. For patients with gallstones, early detection and standardized treatment are the key to recovery. A comprehensive examination before surgery can help doctors develop the most suitable treatment plan, improve the success rate of surgery, and ensure the safety of patients.