Question: are there any alternatives to gallbladder removal?
Answer: Thinning Bile With Acid Pills Can Dissolve Gallstones. ...  Small Gallstones Can Be Broken Apart With Shock Waves. ...  Gallstones Can Be Dissolved With an MTBE Injection. ...  Endoscopic Drainage Follows the Gallbladder's Natural Path. ...  Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Is Best for Seriously Ill Patients.