Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis: A feasible option regardless of timing

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis: A feasible option regardless of timing

Background: The optimal timing of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in acute cholecystitis still remains a debate. Recent studies emphasize that LC can be done safely within the 1st week of onset of the disease process. However, not much data are available that defines the “early” period. We observe...

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Main Authors: Ramya M Vishweshwara, Mallikarjuna Manangi, Dharini Dharini, C S Santhosh, Sunil V Kumar, M K Ramesh, K Seshagiri Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health/LWW 2020-01-01
Series:Formosan Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
acute cholecystitis
cost
hospital stay
interval cholecystectomy
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
timing
Online Access:http://www.e-fjs.org/article.asp?issn=1682-606X;year=2020;volume=53;issue=6;spage=205;epage=210;aulast=Vishweshwara

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