While they are doing laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, can they tell if there are stones in the ducts immediately or do they usually find out ahead of time? Does a sonagram show stones in the ducts? If so can they remove them right then while in surgery, instead of waiting to see if they create problems later?
Hello, Acute cholecystitis due to gallstones may need surgical excision after controlling the Infection. If stone obstructing the bile duct may need ERCP removal. If stone in the gallbladder asymptomatic may not need surgery. Yes, they may find out by ultrasound abdomen or CT abdomen. Only after scan they will plan for procedure unless it is emergency. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regard