A 69 year old male patient having coronary Aery disease was found to have gallbladder stones while undergoing a routine ultrasound of the abdomen. There was no history of biliary colic or jaundice at any time. What is the best treatment advice for such a patient for his gallbladder stones
Correct Answer: No surgery for gallbladder stones
Description: There is no clear cost benfit and no life-years gained from prophylactic Cholecystectomy, indicating no clear-cut advantages of prophylactic Cholecystectomy in asymptomatic cholelithiasis. As a result, in patients with asymptomatic gallstones, expectant mangement is recommended Ref: Blumga 5th edition Pgno : 486
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