<s>[INST] Hi, sometime around February my father developed (a?) gallstone(s?). Hes been drinking lemon juice + water to keep the pain at bay but every now and then he will be unable to move from a (very awkward) position due to quite severe pain. He has recently had major surgery for other aspects and tells me that he wont have the stones removed because:a) he hates the whole process of anaesthetic, waking up and learning to walk again.b) he doesnt have enough leave from work to recover after surgery.Now he is a theatre nurse himself, but I was wondering, wouldnt keyhole surgery be much easier, quicker recovery, and generally less pain? If so, wouldnt that be an option for him, and if not, why not? [/INST] Hi there, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. Yes keyhole surgery also called as laparoscopic surgery has a faster recovery time with less pain. These days it is done as day care surgery and the individual can return home the same day and resume his routine in about a weeks time. You can discuss with him about these positive aspects and persuade him for surgery. I hope that answers your query. Regards. </s>