Can surgery be recommanded for bile stones in an elderly person

Condition analysis:
Lithotripsy is not indicated in cases of stones in main biliary duct. It can be performed is stone is located in gallbladder. It is possible to perform ERCP which is done by gastroscopic approach and less invasive then surgery. Surgery is definitely risk at his age and I would not force it unless Jaundice and pain develops.

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Instructions:
Maintain a Healthy Body Weight: Being overweight or obese might increase your chances of having gallstones (especially females who are overweight) since studies suggest that obese people might produce high levels of cholesterol in their livers. (5) Research shows that people who don’t maintain a healthy weight might experience more inflammation and swelling within the gallbladder, especially if they have large amounts of fat around their waist that signifies underlying visceral fat stores around the organs.

The healthiest thing for your body overall is to maintain your weight and stay within a healthy range of your natural "set point." Yo-yo dieting (gaining and losing over and over again) has negative impacts on your hormones, digestion, immune system and metabolism. Weight cycling is believed to increase the chances for gallstones, so if you think you need to lose weight for health reasons, do so in a moderate way by taking it slow and avoiding crash diets or fad-diet programs that restrict calories too much.