Gall bladder stones - during my health check up, gall bladder stones are detected size 12mm around. 1. Does it compulsory to remove gall bladder for stones or only stones are removed. 2. Also do let know any other way of removal of gallstones thru medicine etc. I mean without surgery. Please reply.

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