Which of the following patients would have contraindications for having a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A)An obese patient
B)A patient who cannot tolerate an open cholecystectomy
C)A patient with gall stones in the common bile duct
D)Both A and B

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A patient who cannot tolerate an open cholecystectomy would be contraindicated for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Although the laparoscopic procedure is less invasive than an open procedure, there may be complications that arise during the surgery. The surgeon needs to be able to change to an open cholecystectomy if necessary and the patient cannot have background medical conditions that do not allow them to tolerate this.

Which of the Following Patients Would Have Contraindications for Having