01/06/2026
Do gall stones need surgery always ?
Gall stones , do I need surgery?
Gall stones are common and not everyone needs surgery. Asymptomatic gall stones don't need surgery, you can wait as many of them remain asymptomatic.
Surgery is needed for those who have symptoms or complications of Gall stones ,
Like:
- abdominal pain l, episodic upper abdominal pain,
- infection in the gall bladder, acute cholecystitis,
- jaundice due to gall stones , stones getting stuck in the nile duct,
- acute pancreatitis due to gall stones,
- pus formation in gall bladder etc.
Laparoscopic gall bladder removal is a very common surgery, short hospital stay, quick recovery and very minimal pain.