Question

A 53-year-old obese woman with RUQ pain has an ultrasound showing gallstones but no evidence of cholecystitis. She has recurrent biliary colic episodes. What is the recommended definitive management?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Answer

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Answer

Ursodeoxycholic acid dissolution therapy

Answer

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography

Answer

Elective open cholecystectomy in 5 years

Practice question

A 53-year-old obese woman with RUQ pain has an ultrasound showing gallstones but no evidence of cholecystitis. She has recurrent biliary colic episodes. What is the recommended definitive management?