Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the procedure of choice for the management of symptomatic gallstones. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A. Injury to biliary tree occurs more frequently with laparoscopic cholecystectomy than open cholecystectomy
B. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is contraindicated in patients with acute cholecystitis
C. Bile duct injuries are more likely to occur during the surgeon’s early operative experience with the procedure
D. Previous upper abdominal surgery is an absolute contraindication to laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Answer:A
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the procedure of choice for the management of symptomatic gallstones. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A. Injury to biliary tree occurs more frequently with laparoscopic cholecystectomy than open cholecystectomy B. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is contraindicated in patients with acute cholecystitis C. Bile duct injuries are more likely to occur during the surgeon’s early operative experience with the procedure D. Previous upper abdominal surgery is an absolute contraindication to laparoscopic cholecystectomy