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Explore gallstone information organised around patient questions.
Gallstones found in Hong Kong: what should you do next?
A practical guide for Hong Kong patients, from reading an ultrasound report to discussing treatment.
Read article →Do asymptomatic gallstones need treatment?
Why incidental gallbladder stones do not always require surgery, and when to seek reassessment.
Read article →Preserve or remove the gallbladder? Compare the clinical considerations
Questions to ask about suitability, risks and follow-up for gallbladder-preserving stone removal and cholecystectomy.
Read article →What does the evidence say about gallbladder-preserving stone removal?
A plain-language review of gallbladder-preservation studies, including the long-term Liu cohort and its limits.
Read article →Gallstone pain, fever or jaundice: when should you seek urgent care?
Warning signs of gallbladder and common-bile-duct stones, and when to seek care locally.
Read article →Gallstones and diet: breakfast, fatty foods and “flush” remedies
Common diet questions about gallstones, without treating a single food as a proven cause or cure.
Read article →Before travelling from Hong Kong to Shenzhen: records, insurance and follow-up
A checklist for records, written costs, insurance pre-authorisation and continuity of care after returning home.
Read article →Studies differ in methods, patient selection and follow-up; results should not be directly compared.