What to do about gallstones in an 80 year old man

Depending on the condition, gallstones can be treated conservatively or by cholecystectomy.
1. Conservative treatment: change lifestyle habits, such as eating less greasy food. Appearance of obvious pain, but the patient’s physical state is assessed to be unable to accept surgery, you can use antispasmodic and analgesic drugs (such as atropine, etc.); if there are symptoms of infection you can use anti-inflammatory drugs (such as amoxicillin, cefoperazone, etc.)
If the inflammation of gallbladder inflammation is more severe, then ultrasound-guided cholecystocentesis is feasible to relieve the degree of inflammation.
2. Cholecystectomy: with symptoms or complications, a large number of stones or gallbladder stones ≥ 2~3cm in diameter, calcification of the gallbladder wall, accompanied by gallbladder polyps ≥ 1cm in diameter, the thickness of the gallbladder wall ≥ 3cm i.e. chronic cholecystitis. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is recommended if the patient’s physical condition is assessed to tolerate surgery.
It is recommended to consult a doctor in time to develop a treatment plan based on the patient’s specific situation, and all medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not take medication without authorization.