Indications for surgical treatment of gallbladder stones

γ€€γ€€10 indications 1.Symptomatic larger gallbladder stones with a diameter of 1cm or more; 2.Multiple gallbladder stones; 3.Gallbladder stones with polyps in the gallbladder; 4.Gallbladder stones with acute pancreatitis; 5.Gallbladder has become smaller, with thickened walls or no bile in the gallbladder on ultrasound, suggesting that the gallbladder is no longer functional; 6.Stones in the gallbladder blocking the outlet, and the gallbladder has become enlarged; 7. Acute complications of gallbladder stones, such as acute cholecystitis, pus accumulation in the gallbladder or gallbladder perforation; 8. Gallbladder stones complicated by chronic cholecystitis or with recurrent attacks; 9. Gallbladder stones combined with common bile duct stones or obstructive jaundice; 10. Gallbladder stones suspected to be gallbladder cancer. The above cases are not absolute and should be decided according to the patient’s specific situation and needs.γ€€γ€€For example, if an elderly patient is in poor physical condition and has other serious cardiopulmonary disorders, and the risk of surgery is high, the pros and cons of surgical treatment should be carefully analyzed, and the most suitable treatment plan should be determined for the patient under the full communication between the doctor and the patient.