There are two main types of laparoscopic surgery for gallstones: the first is laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and the second is laparoscopic stone removal with preservation of the gallbladder. The former is applicable to all gallbladder stones with surgical indications and is the current gold standard for gallbladder stones. The overall cost of hospitalization for this procedure is about 10,000 RMB. Many large hospitals now have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery as a day surgery and it is managed as a clinical pathway, making the cost of this procedure more procedural and rationalized. The latter is only available for some patients with gallbladder stones, and the overall hospital cost increases by about $3,000-5,000 due to the need for a choledochoscope and disposable mesh basket compared to a normal laparoscopic procedure. However, this surgical procedure preserves the gallbladder and can be chosen for people with this need with strict indications. It is also important to note that some patients with gallbladder stones may have more difficulty with laparoscopic surgery and may need to be turned on and off, which may further increase the overall cost.