Patient's question:
Liver area dull pain, ALT level over 20 for many years, tried many medications but with poor effect. Can gallstones in the common bile duct be treated with minimally invasive surgery?Doctor's answer:
Gallstones in the bile duct can be considered for minimally invasive surgery. However, whether to perform minimally invasive surgery should be determined based on your physical condition, the location of the stones, and the size of the stones. Some people may not be suitable for minimally invasive surgery and may need traditional open surgery. But since you have already gone to the hospital for a thorough examination, you can follow the doctor's advice to undergo minimally invasive surgery. If you are not suitable for minimally invasive surgery, the doctors at the hospital would never recommend it.