Patient's question:
Hepatic region dull pain, ALT over 20 for many years, tried many medications but with poor effect. How is the surgery for intrahepatic bile duct stones performed?Doctor's answer:
Intrahepatic bile duct stones can cause various clinical symptoms such as upper abdominal pain and right shoulder and back referred pain. If the stones are large and the symptoms recur frequently, timely surgery is necessary. The choice of surgical method mainly depends on the specific location of the stones. It is recommended to consult the hepatobiliary surgery department for a follow-up examination, including detailed tests such as MRI, MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography), and other relevant examinations. After a thorough evaluation, the doctor will provide appropriate treatment advice, which may include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) or left hepatectomy.