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What specialist types use non-surgical treatments for gallstones? so either lithotripsy or oral or contact dissolution therapy.
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Cholecystectomy : Most likely you will be offered cholecystectomy.
Answered 1/22/2013
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Start with GI Doc: Probably the best place to start is w/a gastroenterologist--they can determine if you are a candidate for urso. I haven't seen lithotripsy offered for over 20 years-that may take some digging. Of course, with either of these rx 's, the stones will re-form. Cholecystectomy remains the "gold-standard" for rx. Good luck!
Answered 5/3/2014
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