Is it possible to just remove gallstones without taking out the whole gallbladder? Some doctors recommend surgery but say the gallbladder needs to be removed entirely. I'd prefer finding a surgeon who can take out only the stones is that an option?

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How long does a typical surgery take to recover from and what's the approximate cost involved

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What's the cost and process for gallbladder stone surgery and how does regular surgery compare to laser which one works better and has fewer risks

Gallbladder surgery typically ranges from ‚Çπ50,000‚Äì‚Çπ1.5 lakh depending on location and method. Laparoscopic (laser) surgery has quicker recovery and fewer complications than open surgery.

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my father has a 15mm gall bladder stone and the doctor recommended surgery but his sugar levels came back really high at 203 in the pre-test is it safe to proceed with the surgery given his age and the elevated sugar levels

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