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.