Question

which of the following surgical procedures would treat stones in the digestive system?
a hernioplasty
b exploratory laparotomy
c diverticulectomy
d choledocholithotripsy

Explanation:

• Hernloplasty: This procedure is used to repair a hernia, not for treating stones in the digestive system.
• Exploratory laparotomy: It is a surgical procedure to explore the abdominal cavity for various reasons (like unknown causes of pain, suspected internal bleeding etc.), not specifically for treating digestive - system stones.
• Diverticulectomy: This is the removal of a diverticulum (a pouch or sac in the wall of a hollow organ, usually the colon). It is not related to treating stones.
• Choledocholithotripsy: The term "choledoch" refers to the common bile duct. "Lithotripsy" is the breaking up of stones. So, this procedure is used to break up stones in the common bile duct (which is part of the digestive system).

Answer:

D. choledocholithotripsy