Asymptomatic gallbladder stones should be treated by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) as early as possible. Asymptomatic gallbladder stones (quiescent gallbladder stones) should be considered for elective surgery in the following cases: 1. stones larger than 3 cm; 2. combined with surgery requiring open abdomen; 3. with gallbladder polyps; 4. thickened gallbladder wall; 5. calcified gallbladder wall or porcelain gallbladder; 6. gallbladder stones in children; 7. combined with diabetes mellitus; 8. with Cardiopulmonary dysfunction; 9, remote or underdeveloped transportation areas, field workers; 10, gallbladder stones found more than 10 years In addition, patients over 60 years of age should be treated with early surgery under good cardiopulmonary function.