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My mother..61 yr..multiple gall bladder stones..max 11 mm..surgery recommended..but she has no pain..is surgery must?..what precautions if don't opt it

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Reasonable: Recommendation for surgery is reasonable. You do not want the condition to turn into emergency when stone obstructs bile duct. There are many variables. Trust your doctor.

Answered 9/10/2016

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Depends: Gallstones are the result of a disease process and only resolved by the removal of the gallbladder. If pain is not a symptom, there could be other vague symptoms present. Also, why wait for a severe attack and possible related complications. While surgery is not immune to complication, it is very safe. A sincere discussion with a surgeon will help you decide.

Answered 10/2/2020

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