In cholecystectomy, fresh frozen plasma should be given -

The question is incomplete. It should be “A cirrhotic patient with abnormal coagulation needs cholecystectomy, FFP should be given:” • Transfusions with FFP are given to replenish clotting factors. • The effectiveness of the transfusion in maintaining hemostasis is dependent on the quantity of each factor delivered and its half-life. • The half-life on the most stable clotting factor, factor VII, is 4 to 6 hours. • A reasonable transfusion scheme would be to give FFP on call to the operating room. • This way the transfusion is complete prior to the incision, with circulating factors to cover the operative and immediate postoperative period.