Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
I have diagnosed with 18mm stone in gall bladder. How early should I go for operation.
2Doctors Answered
85% (16 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Stone > 1cm, medical management wont help. Surgery is definetely indicated if you have pain. Observation vs surgery is a grey zone in the management of asymptomatic gallstone. I suggest you meet a Gastroenterologist for discussion.
1 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
87% (31 ratings)
Ask Free Question
If no pain and normal gallbladder then no need for operation otherwise get it operated.
1 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details