There is no such thing as the best treatment for bile duct stones, it depends on the individual, and the cost of treatment varies to a different degree depending on the surgical method, hospital, region, etc. It is usually in the range of (30~50) thousand dollars. Surgical methods for bile duct stones mainly include minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. The hospitalization time for minimally invasive surgery is shorter, about 5 days, while open surgery requires 10 days. The cost of minimally invasive surgery is slightly more than that of open surgery, but the overall cost is around RMB 30,000 yuan. 2. Patient’s condition: If the patient has inflammation and infection before surgery, additional anti-infection treatment is needed after surgery, the treatment time will be longer and the cost will be more, usually around 50,000 RMB. 3. Hospitals: Higher grade hospitals will cost more than lower grade hospitals. 4. Region: First-tier cities cost more than second- and third-tier cities. Overall, the cost of choledocholithiasis is under 50,000 dollars.