Videos of Mr Vijitha Chandima Halahakoon

Gallstones: Is surgical treatment always required? - Online interview


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Gallstones do not always cause troublesome symptoms but in some cases can lead to severe pain or serious complications like cholecystitis or bile duct inflammation. In our latest online interview, we hear expert insight on the diagnosis and treatment of gallstones from esteemed consultant general surgeon Mr Vijitha Chandima Halahakoon. The leading specialist reveals when surgical intervention is required to treat gallstones and the risk factors associated with the condition. If you would like to schedule a consultation with Mr Halahakoon, you can do so by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/vijitha-chandima-halahakoon 0:00 How common are gallstones? Do they always require an operation? 0:43 What are the risk factors associated with the development of gallstones? 1:37 What are the typical symptoms of gallstones? 2:21 What are the potential complications of gallstones? 3:35 How do you diagnose gallstones? 4:31 Is an operation always indicated if someone has gallstones? ✔  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔  Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔  Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh

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