A 50-year-old with suspected biliary pancreatitis without cholangitis has improving pain and labs. What surgical timing is recommended?...

Question

A 50-year-old with suspected biliary pancreatitis without cholangitis has improving pain and labs. What surgical timing is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Perform cholecystectomy during index admission once stabilized

Answer

Delay cholecystectomy for 6 months

Answer

No cholecystectomy if pain resolves

Answer

ERCP routinely before surgery

Answer

Percutaneous cholecystostomy and discharge

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Gallstone Pancreatitis-Cholecystectomy Timing