Delayed Cholecystectomy After ERCP in Geriatric Patients: Balancing Surgical Risk and Recurrence Prevention — A Retrospective Study

Subsequent LC should be considered in geriatric patients to reduce the risk of RBE after ERCP. However, given the low rates of RBE and mortality observed, a wait-and-see strategy may be a reasonable alternative in selected high-risk patients. Treatment decisions should be individualized, considering each patient's comorbidities, surgical risk, and overall health status.