but just 20% of these stones cause problems. Severe cases or larger stones can result in intense pain to the sufferer. However, the number and size of the stones do not appear to correlate with the severity of
Robotic assistance could be a safer approach to overcome such technical issues. Methods: All consecutive patients who underwent a robot-assisted CD for benign biliary obstruction were included. Results: Between 2012 and 2016, 12 patients were operated on, 7 of whom had a body mass index over ...
In order to diagnose gallstones you have to have a physical examination of the RUQ and an ultrasound of the gallbladder. This will show if you have stones or a bile duct obstruction. The surgeon will then be able to tell if you need a cholecystectomy. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 7 Ask a...