Review ARTICLE
Incidental Gallstones.
Gallstones develop in approximately 10% to 15% of the US population. Complications arise at 1% per year in asymptomatic patients and 2% per year in symptomatic patients. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has quickly become the gold standard in the US. The literature also advocates cholecystectomy for gallstones found incidentally during other abdominal procedures. article>> | pdf >>