Laparoscopic cholecystectomy – the best option for symptomatic gallstones
When it comes to symptomatic gallstones, the recommended treatment is often key-hole surgery to remove the gallbladder, a procedure known as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Many patients wonder why this step is necessary and why other approaches—such as removing just the stones, dissolving them with medication, or attempting to break them apart with shock waves—are not […]