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    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatobiliary Diseases

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    • Gallstones are a frequent cause of hospital admission in Europe.
    • Cholesterol gallstones are most common, with lifestyle factors like obesity, diabetes, and inactivity as major risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the current understanding and management of gallstones.
    • To emphasize timely intervention for symptomatic gallstones and complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common gastroenterological diseases and their risk factors.
    • Standard diagnostic (abdominal ultrasound) and therapeutic (ERCP, cholecystectomy) approaches.

    Main Results:

    • Abdominal ultrasound is the gold standard for gallstone detection.
    • Cholecystectomy is necessary for symptomatic gallstones and bile duct stones.
    • Early cholecystectomy is advised to prevent complications; within 24 hours for acute cholecystitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Gallstones are a significant health issue, strongly associated with modifiable lifestyle factors.
    • Prompt surgical intervention, specifically cholecystectomy, is crucial for managing symptomatic gallstones and preventing severe outcomes.
    • Age is not a contraindication for necessary surgical treatment.