Question

A 45-year-old obese patient with right upper quadrant pain is diagnosed with gallstones on ultrasound. She has episodes of biliary colic but no signs of cholecystitis. Which intervention is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Answer

ERCP with stent insertion

Answer

Ursodeoxycholic acid therapy

Answer

Immediate open cholecystectomy

Answer

MRI cholangiography

Practice question

A 45-year-old obese patient with right upper quadrant pain is diagnosed with gallstones on ultrasound. She has episodes of biliary colic but no signs of cholecystitis. Which intervention is recommended?