<prompt> What is choledocholithotomyRemoval of ureteric stoneRemoval of gall stoneRemoval of gall bladderRemoval of common bile duct stone  <response>: Choledocholithotomy is a procedure in which we are draining the CBD and removing the stones by a longitudinal incision in the duct. Reference:Bailey Loves sho practise of surgery,25 th edition ,page no:1126 