Gallbladder Surgery vs Other Options: How the Decision Is Made
Short answer: Before gallbladder surgery, less invasive options are usually considered: for symptomatic stones there is no curative alternative to surgery; medications do not dissolve most stones. The final decision is made by the specialist based on your case.
Are there alternatives to gallbladder surgery? Sometimes there are.
Options
For symptomatic stones there is no curative alternative to surgery; medications do not dissolve most stones.
When surgery is preferred
When symptoms persist, there is risk, or conservative options fail. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.