Question

A 45-year-old woman with symptomatic gallstones is advised to have a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended timing for the procedure in uncomplicated cases?

Accepted Answer

Elective procedure within 6 weeks

Answer

Within 72 hours of diagnosis

Answer

Elective procedure within 1 week

Answer

Elective procedure within 2 weeks

Answer

Elective procedure within 6 months

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with symptomatic gallstones is advised to have a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended timing for the procedure in uncomplicated cases?