I had a CT scan done as a health check and they found that I have gall stones. They don’t bother me and I never knew they were there. My sister had gall stones and she had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery. Should I get my gallbladder taken out?

The vast majority of patients with gallstones will never experience any symptoms.  Therefore elective treatment of asymptomatic gallstones is usually not warranted as the risks of surgery far outweigh the benefits.  Patients who do require surgery or endoscopic gallstone removal are those with symptoms such as right upper quandrant pain, pain after eating, jaundice, etc.  You should follow with your primary health care provider and be aware of any symptoms that may arise.