<prompt> Absolute indication for choledochotomy :Gallstone ileusGallstone pancreatitisFeverPalpable CBD stone  <response>: Ans. is d i.e. Palpable CBD stone During open cholecystectomy there are ceain traditional indications for choledochotomy. These are: Absolute indications high suspicion of CBD calculi a palpable CBD stone b jaundice with cholangitis c demonstration of stones by intraoperative cholangiography d dilatation of CBD 12 mm Relative indications low suspicion of CBD calculi a jaundice without cholangitis b ho pancreatitis c dilated CBD d when on aspiration bile is white e a dilated cystic duct In laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the only indication of laproscopic choledochotomy is when transcystic duct exploration is not possible. 