Which two procedures were performed in the operation for biliary dyskinesia and incarcerated umbilical hernia?

• A. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Repair of Incarcerated Umbilical Hernia
• B. Open Cholecystectomy with Hernia Repair
• C. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Alone
• D. Umbilical Hernia Repair Alone

Answer: (A)

Biliary dyskinesia is treated by removing the gallbladder, since the bile system is dysfunctional and the gallbladder is the source of symptoms. An incarcerated umbilical hernia needs surgical repair to prevent strangulation of the herniated contents. When both problems exist, addressing them in one operation makes the most sense, and a laparoscopic approach is commonly used because it allows you to perform both tasks through minimally invasive access. This combination—removing the gallbladder and repairing the incarcerated umbilical hernia in the same session—directly treats both issues at once and is efficient for the patient. Doing only one procedure would leave the other problem unresolved, and while an open approach could also accomplish both, the described operation reflects the intended combined, minimally invasive plan.