Gallbladder Non‑Surgical Treatment
This guide covers non‑surgical options for gallstones – oral dissolution therapy (UDCA), shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), ERCP, and other methods. Not all patients are candidates for non‑surgical treatment.
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Overview of non‑surgical options and patient selection.
How UDCA works, efficacy, and duration of therapy.
Practical dosing guidelines and monitoring.
Indications, procedure, success rates, and risks.
Detailed guide on patient selection and outcomes.
Removal of common bile duct stones, not gallbladder stones.
When each is indicated and how they compare.
Evidence for various drugs, including UDCA, NSAIDs, and others.
Experimental procedure using methyl tert‑butyl ether (MTBE).
Special considerations for older adults who cannot undergo surgery.
What factors predict successful dissolution?
When to stop medical therapy and proceed to cholecystectomy.