Although there are many surgical methods for intrahepatic bile duct stones,one single treatment cannot achieve the satisfactory therapeutic effect. The article introduces the progress in the etiology,pathological features,and therapeutic methods for intrahepatic bile duct stones. It is reckoned that combining various therapeutic methods according to the condition of disease is the key to reducing the rate of residual stones,preventing intrahepatic bile duct cancer,and achieving the optimal therapeutic effect.