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Question: after USG a gall stone was detected with a size of 2*2.5 cm. This is asymptomatic till now. No acute pain. Does this requires surgery. In case surgery is donw then preferably laproscopic surgery
Brief Answer:
This condition need removal of gall bladder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Findings suggests presence of large calculus in gall bladder.Though it is asymptomatic,this condition need operation.
It is because gall bladder calculus is prone to infection and obstruction.It may also cause cancer in long term.
Definitive treatment is surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy).
Now days,Operation is done by laproscopic method.Recovery is very fast and patient require less days of admission in hospital.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
This condition need removal of gall bladder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Findings suggests presence of large calculus in gall bladder.Though it is asymptomatic,this condition need operation.
It is because gall bladder calculus is prone to infection and obstruction.It may also cause cancer in long term.
Definitive treatment is surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy).
Now days,Operation is done by laproscopic method.Recovery is very fast and patient require less days of admission in hospital.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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