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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 16 MIN

Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

from The Surgical Edge · host Surgical Doctor

Send us Fan MailSurgical intervention for gallstones, primarily cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), is recommended in specific situations, both when symptoms are present and, in certain cases, as a prophylactic measure even if gallstones are asymptomatic. Let's dive in to understand it better.  Support the showQuick discussion and review of topics that interests you. 

Send us Fan Mail Surgical intervention for gallstones, primarily cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), is recommended in specific situations, both when symptoms are present and, in certain cases, as a prophylactic measure even if gallstones are asymptomatic. Let's dive in to understand it better. Support the show Quick discussion and review of topics that interests you.

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