Presentationofgallstones management.pptx

Gall stone

1. "Treatment of Gallstones” Based on Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery Presented by: Date: Group :

2. Overview of Treatment Approaches Treatment options for gallstones depend on the symptomatology, size of stones, presence of complications, and general health of the patient. Non-surgical treatment is typically reserved for asymptomatic or high-risk patients. Surgical treatment, particularly laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is the standard for symptomatic patients

3. Asymptomatic Gallstones: - No treatment needed in most cases unless complications are likely (e.g., in high-risk groups like those with diabetes or immunosuppression). - Observation is often sufficient. Symptomatic Gallstones: - Recurrent biliary colic - Acute cholecystitis - Complicated gallstone disease (e.g., choledocholithiasis, gallstone pancreatitis) - Complications That Mandate Surgery:Acute or chronic cholecystitisBiliary pancreatitis - Mirizzi syndrome (stone impaction in the cystic duct)