Question

A 62-year-old with biliary pancreatitis (bilirubin 2.8 mg/dL, no cholangitis) improves clinically in 24 hours. What is the recommended timing of cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

Perform early cholecystectomy during index hospitalization

Answer

Delay surgery for 6-8 weeks after resolution

Answer

No surgery; ERCP alone prevents recurrence

Answer

Schedule surgery only if enzymes rise again

Answer

Immediate ERCP regardless of cholangitis

Practice question

A 62-year-old with biliary pancreatitis (bilirubin 2.8 mg/dL, no cholangitis) improves clinically in 24 hours. What is the recommended timing of cholecystectomy?