Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) guidelines reduce gallbladder surgery and costs significantly

A comparison of clinical guidelines for managing gallbladder polyps reveals marked differences in recommended actions. Researchers found that adherence to Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) guidelines resulted in 16.9% of patients undergoing immediate surgery compared to 52.5% under European guidelines. Additionally, the SRU approach suggested ultrasound as a reasonable next step for 42.4% versus 28.8% for European guidelines. This pathway also translated to significant cost savings, with $1,837 less spent per patient.