What should be done about stones in the bile ducts of the liver?

There are mainly two treatment approaches for intrahepatic bile duct stones: surgical resection and interventional therapy. Surgical resection is currently the most effective method for treating intrahepatic bile duct stones, as it completely removes the stones and helps prevent recurrence. Surgical options include open surgery and laparoscopic surgery, with the specific choice depending on the patient's condition. Interventional therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses catheters to directly remove stones from the bile ducts without the need for surgical excision. Common interventional procedures include mucosal resection of the bile duct, bile duct stent placement, and lithotripsy for bile duct stones; the specific treatment plan should be determined based on individual clinical circumstances.