How much is minimally invasive gallbladder surgery

Minimally invasive gallbladder surgery generally includes laparoscopic cholecystectomy and biliary stone extraction treatment. For laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the cost of the surgery alone is between RMB 3,000-6,000, and if combined with anesthesia and other hospitalization costs, the total cost is around RMB 8,000-15,000. If the patient lives in a coastal area or in a more developed eastern province, or if the patient attends a higher level hospital, the cost may be further increased. For biliary stone removal surgery, young patients with one or two gallbladder stones, mild inflammation, and good contractile function can be considered for biliary stone removal treatment, and the surgical fee for simple biliary stone removal treatment is between RMB 5,000-8,000, and the total cost of treatment and anesthesia for patients is RMB 15-20,000. Patients also need to take ursodeoxycholic acid capsules for 1-2 months after gallstone extraction to further prevent the possibility of recurrence of stones in the gallbladder, and the total cost of treatment plus the cost of medication is about 18,000 yuan.