Gallstones – Timely Action Saves Trouble Dr. J.S. Rajkumar highlights the need to act without hesitation when facing gallbladder pain or gallstone-related symptoms. The safest and most effective treatment is to remove the gallbladder early before complications set in. He also points out an important fact: while gallbladder surgery in the United States can cost thousands of dollars, the same surgery in India is done at just a fraction of the cost, with world-class doctors and advanced technology.