After a sonogram revealed stones in the gallbladder,Mr.Smith was scheduled for a gallbladder resection or:
A) choledochotomy
B) cholecystectomy
C) salpingectomy
D) hysterectomy
E) tonsillectomy

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Gallbladder resection refers to the removal of the gallbladder due to the presence of gallstones. This procedure is also known as cholecystectomy. None of the other options (choledochotomy, salpingectomy, hysterectomy, or tonsillectomy) involve the removal of the gallbladder.

After a Sonogram Revealed Stones in the Gallbladder,Mr