A 55-year-old man is currently hospital day 4, recovering from acute gallstone pancreatitis. His laboratory findings have normalized, he is asymptomatic, and he is tolerating his diet. What would you recommend to this man regarding the timing of cholecystectomy?
A. Cholecystectomy is not indicated.
B. Cholecystectomy should be performed prior to discharge.
C. Percutaneous cholecystostomy should be performed before discharge.
D. Cholecystectomy should be performed 6 weeks after discharge.
E. Cholecystectomy should be performed 6 months after discharge.
Select your answer:
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