Evaluation of early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the treatment of acute cholecystitis

Tung Cheng Chang; Ming Tsan Lin; Ming Hsun Wu; Min Yang Wang; Po Hung Lee

Evaluation of early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the treatment of acute cholecystitis

Tung Cheng Chang, Ming Tsan Lin, Ming Hsun Wu, Min Yang Wang, Po Hung Lee

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Abstract

Background/Aims: The optimal timing of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in the treatment of acute cholecystitis remains controversial. This retrospective study was undertaken to assess the clinical outcomes, possible advantages and disadvantages of early versus delayed LC for acute cholecystitis. Materials and methods: Records of all patients admitted for acute cholecystitis in whom laparoscopic cholecystectomy was attempted between January 2004 and January 2006, at National Taiwan University Hospital were reviewed. Results: A total of 89 patients were recruited to the study. Of these, 56 patients received early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ELC), and 33 patients received delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DLC) following conservative therapy. There were no intergroup differences in age, gender, or days of symptoms prior to presentation. Patients undergoing ELC experienced a significantly longer operation time (109±37.59 minutes versus 77±25.65 minutes, p

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	26-28
Number of pages	3
Journal	Hepato-Gastroenterology
Volume	56
Issue number	89
Publication status	Published - Jan 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cholecystectomy
Cholecystitis
Laparoscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gastroenterology
Hepatology

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Evaluation of early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the treatment of acute cholecystitis

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