Best option surgery for proper treatment..

Yes definitely

Good hope for such cases so consult Ayurved hospital attached to Govt ayurved medicine school

Based on the information you have provided, the most important factor is not just the presence of a 17 mm gallbladder stone, but the fact that your father has already experienced an episode of acute pancreatitis, which is a potentially serious complication of gallstone disease. Once a gallstone has caused pancreatitis, the risk of future attacks and related complications becomes an important consideration. Although the stone is currently located within the gallbladder and the ultrasound shows cholelithiasis, treatment decisions should be guided not only by the stone size but also by the history of complications. In general, when gallstones have already led to acute pancreatitis, surgeons commonly recommend gallbladder removal to reduce the risk of recurrence. The statement that there is no immediate emergency is reassuring, but it does not necessarily mean that the condition should be ignored indefinitely. From an Ayurvedic perspective, supportive measures may help improve digestion, metabolic balance, and overall health. However, when a patient has already suffered a significant gallstone-related complication such as acute pancreatitis, it is important to be realistic about expectations and avoid delaying necessary treatment solely in the hope that the stone will disappear.

If your fathers conditions are asymptomatic like no stomach pain or anything then there is no need to do immediate surgery and for indigestion problems due to the conditions there are ayurvedic medications which can be taken.

Surgery is good option for single 17 mm stone.if he has no pain you can wait.

Consult me

Standard Ayurvedic treatments are generally most effective for stones smaller than 6–8 mm. For a stone as large as 17 mm, medical experts typically recommend modern interventions .The greatest danger with a 17 mm stone is that if it partially breaks or shifts, it can get stuck in the Common Bile Duct (CBD). This can lead to life-threatening complications like jaundice, AP or a gallbladder infection (cholecystitis).

Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine

“A 17 mm gallbladder stone with a recent episode of acute pancreatitis is a significant finding. Once gallstones have already caused pancreatitis, the risk of recurrent attacks remains, and recurrent pancreatitis can sometimes be serious. Ayurveda may help support digestion and overall health, but there is no reliable evidence that it can safely eliminate a stone of this size or prevent future complications. If the treating surgeon has advised cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), I would generally recommend discussing the timing of surgery with them rather than delaying it in the hope that the stone will dissolve. Since the pancreatitis has already occurred, surgery is often considered the definitive treatment. Please consult me with the full ultrasound and discharge reports so I can review the details and guide you further.”