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Located across Central and Greater London, we offer prompt clinical and radiological assessment for private patients with suspected gallstone symptoms. Our specialists are experienced consultants who work together to provide the best quality treatments available.

Why do we need a Fast Track Gallstone Service?
Delay in treatment of gallstones can result in serious complications. These are preventable by prompt treatment. Ultrasound scanning with immediate clinical assessment prevents avoidable delay in treatment and inconvenience to patients.

How will the gallstones be treated?
There are surgical and non-surgical treatments. Every patient will be recommended the best option for their particular circumstances. Commonly, key hole surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) is used, however we are able to offer non-surgical options when appropriate

When will the operation take place?
Surgery can be planned for a convenient time to suit the patient. However, in most circumstances surgery at the earliest opportunity will be recommended. Urgent treatment of patients with acute conditions, e.g. cholecystitis and severe biliary colic, with cholecystectomy is now considered optimal practice and will be recommended when appropriate.



Home About Us Patient Information Gallstones Appointments Other Gallstone Surgery Information	Home Welcome Located across Central and Greater London, we offer prompt clinical and radiological assessment for private patients with suspected gallstone symptoms. Our specialists are experienced consultants who work together to provide the best quality treatments available. Why do we need a Fast Track Gallstone Service? Delay in treatment of gallstones can result in serious complications. These are preventable by prompt treatment. Ultrasound scanning with immediate clinical assessment prevents avoidable delay in treatment and inconvenience to patients. How will the gallstones be treated? There are surgical and non-surgical treatments. Every patient will be recommended the best option for their particular circumstances. Commonly, key hole surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) is used, however we are able to offer non-surgical options when appropriate When will the operation take place? Surgery can be planned for a convenient time to suit the patient. However, in most circumstances surgery at the earliest opportunity will be recommended. Urgent treatment of patients with acute conditions, e.g. cholecystitis and severe biliary colic, with cholecystectomy is now considered optimal practice and will be recommended when appropriate.