A 45 year old female presents with symptoms of acute Cholecystitis. On USG there is a solitary gallstone of size 1.5cm. Symptoms are controlled with medical management. Which of the following is the next most appropriate step in the management of this patient?
High-Yield Explanation
Cholecystectomy is the definite line of treatment for patients with acute cholecystitis. Early cholecystectomy performed within 2-3 days of presentation is preferred over interval or delayed cholecystectomy. Ref: Bailey and Love's Sho Practice of Surgery, 25th Edition, Page 1121; Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 18th Edition, Pages 1558-59; Schwaz Principles of Surgery, 8th Edition, Page 1199; Harrison's Internal Medicine, 17th Edition, Page 1195; Mastery of Surgery By Josef E. Fischer, Volume 1, Page 1117