Question

A 40-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of episodic right upper quadrant pain, particularly after fatty meals. Ultrasound confirms gallstones. According to NICE, what is the recommended definitive treatment to prevent recurrent symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Answer

Ursodeoxycholic acid therapy

Answer

ERCP with stent placement

Answer

Percutaneous cholecystostomy

Answer

High-fibre diet only

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of episodic right upper quadrant pain, particularly after fatty meals. Ultrasound confirms gallstones. According to NICE, what is the recommended definitive treatment to prevent recurrent symptoms?