Probiotic for Gallstone Prevention

70% Risk Reduction Post-Surgery

By modulating gut microbiota and metabolic dysregulation, probiotics or ursodeoxycholic acid administered after bariatric surgery significantly reduce cholesterol gallstone risk, with combination therapy showing greater efficacy.

Wang, Wei · Zhang, Kai · Wu, Rui · Tang, Yu · Li, Yuliang

Microbial Pathogenesis 2025

Advantages

Probiotics or ursodeoxycholic acid effectively reduce cholesterol gallstone risk after bariatric surgery, especially when combined

Retrospective cohort study confirmed the efficacy of interventions in preventing cholesterol gallstone formation post-surgery