Medical Procedures
If possible, your doctor often tries to avoid surgery. It is only suggested when some underlying conditions might worsen your pain or lead to further complications. For instance, removing the gallstones is effective in preventing the blockage of a bile duct, which can be dangerous. In some cases, the gallbladder can be completely removed.
For those kidney stones that are too large, sound waves can be used to break them into smaller pieces, which can be passed naturally. Also, your doctor would use a scope for stone removals. Those people with liver or kidney cancer might need surgery to remove the tumor. Specific options depend on the severity and stage of cancer.[9]