Multiple calculi, alternative to surgery?
Patient: I had whole abdominal ultrasound last week and the result says multiple calculi are found within, the largest measures 1.9cm. My doctor said I need to undergo surgery , but I am thinking of seeking second opinion. Is there any alternative to break or dissolve these gallstones without going through surgical procedure? Thank you Doctor: gall stones disease is a very common disease,treatment of choice is laparoscopic cholecystectomy.previously they recommend secondary bile acid may help but now srgry is well estsbilished entitity