Gallstones are 2.4cm without any discomfort, do I need surgery?

Gallstones of 2.4cm without any discomfort can usually be treated without surgery for the time being; if symptoms or other complications arise, surgery is required. Gallstones of 2.4cm are basically mild and can be observed and followed up; for asymptomatic gallbladder stones that do not reach a diameter of 3cm, it is recommended that no treatment be carried out, and that an annual physical examination and abdominal ultrasound be performed. During the physical examination, the doctor will comprehensively assess whether surgical treatment is needed, and in most cases, every six months for observation, without the need for prophylactic surgical resection. For patients in the progression of gallbladder stones, symptoms or complications of gallbladder stones, as well as stone diameter >3cm, accompanied by gallbladder polyps, gallbladder wall thickening, wall calcification or porcelain gallbladder patients can be surgical treatment, preferred cholecystectomy treatment. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a routine surgery with small injury, fast recovery, mild pain, scarring is not easy to occur. Patients with gallbladder stones who experience symptoms should seek prompt medical attention and treatment under the guidance of a doctor.