Laparoscopic cholecystectomy outperforms medication for gallstone treatment

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy shows superior clinical efficacy compared to non-invasive gallstone dissolution, enhancing patient quality of life. In a study of 86 cholelithiasis patients, surgical intervention resulted in a higher effective rate, faster symptom relief, and shorter hospital stays, despite increased costs. Additionally, the surgical group experienced fewer complications and lower recurrence rates. Improvements in SF-36 health survey scores highlighted better overall health post-treatment in the surgical group, emphasizing its potential for broader clinical application.

Comparative Study by Zhang J, Ma M (…) Zhang D et 3 al. in Minerva Surg

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