A 45-years old female presents with symptoms of acute cholecystitis. On USG there is a solitary gallstone of size 1.5 cm. symptoms are controlled with medial management. Which of the following is the next most appropriate step in the management of this patient?: (A) Regular follow up, (B) IV antibiotics, (C) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy immediately, (D) Open cholecystectomy immediately
Answer is C. Ans. (c) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy immediatelyRef: Sabiston 19/ e p l487-1488* Recent concept is EARLY CHOLECYSTECTOMY for Acute Cholecystitis (Surgery done in first 72 hours of onset of symptom)