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Is there a way to remove gallbladder stones with out removing the gallbladder?
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Yes: Although, not very successful, actigall (ursodiol) is approved for gall stone dissolution. I am yet to see a patient to have been successful with that, though.
Answered 11/9/2013
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Yes, but: Your gallbladder will continue to form more. So it doesn't make sense to do this alone. It has been tried before with no success.
Answered 11/18/2013
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