- female
- 70 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom is 70 and has asthma but also gallstones. Is it safe for her to have surgery for the gallstones given her asthma condition? I'm really worried about the risks
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
It's understandable to be concerned about your mother's safety, especially with both asthma and gallstones. While asthma does increase the risk of complications during surgery, with proper planning and management, a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) can be performed safely in elderly patients with asthma
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a General Surgeon
Answered 14/08/2025
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