Can gallstones and choledocholithiasis be operated on together?

Gallstones and choledocholithiasis can be treated together with surgery. Generally speaking, gallstones can be treated by cholecystectomy, which is relatively simple. On the other hand, choledocholithiasis includes extrahepatic choledocholithiasis and intrahepatic choledocholithiasis. The surgery mainly involves opening the choledochal duct and then removing the intrahepatic or extrahepatic stones with the assistance of choledochoscope. Partial hepatectomy can also be considered for patients who cannot be successfully removed. Therefore, gallstones and choledocholithiasis can be surgically treated together. After surgical treatment, patients should pay attention to the management of diet, it is recommended to focus on low-fat, low-cholesterol food. Meanwhile, more fresh vegetables and fruits should be added. Meanwhile, regular review should be done after surgery.