Should presence of gall bladder stones lead to removal of the bladder?
In late Sept 2009, my wife visited a gastro specialist (in a private hospital) for scope on stomach and colon (she had been treated for H pylori), and also had ultrasound from which radiologist reported one single calculus stone of 7mm and evidence of chronic cholecystitis. The gastro specialist stated residual H pylori, a clean Colon, but right away recommended her to a surgeon who immediately recommended the removal of the bladder. My wife said she had never experienced pain in the abdomen or shoulder that could be caused by bladder stone. I googled the web and noted many sites (including medical universities) stating there is no necessity to remove bladder with stones that do not cause pain. My wife is now confused, and depressed. I have had many bad experience with these so-called specialists who are out for quick money, but if there is really a necessity to remove bladder, I ‘ll advise my wife to go ahead. Appreciate if someone can share experience on any other solution to remove
