A 45 year old female patient comes for regular health checkup. Ultrasound reveals gallstones. She has a family history of gallstones. What is the treatment option
High-Yield Explanation
Generally less than 10% of the patients with asymptomatic gallstones develop symptoms over 5 years. So aymptomatic patients does not need surgery.
Asymptomatic patients will undergo cholecystectomy in following conditions
Porcelain gallbladder
Family history of gallstones
Diabetic
Polyps.