Comparison of early and delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: experience from a single center

Rouf Gul, Rayees Ahmad Dar, Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh, Nazir Ahmad Salroo, Adnan Rashid Matoo, Sabiya Hamid Wani, Rouf Gul, Rayees Ahmad Dar, Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh, Nazir Ahmad Salroo, Adnan Rashid Matoo, Sabiya Hamid Wani

Abstract

Background: Cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones is mainly performed after the acute cholecystitis episode settles because of the fear of higher morbidity and conversion from laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open cholecystectomy during acute cholecystitis.

Aims: To evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis and to compare the results with delayed cholecystectomy.

Materials and methods: This was a prospective and randomized study. For patients assigned to early group, laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed as soon as possible within 72 hours of admission. Patients in the delayed group were treated conservatively and discharged as soon as the acute attack subsided. They were subsequently readmitted for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy 6-12 weeks later.

Results: There was no significant difference in the conversion rates, postoperative analgesia requirements, or postoperative complications. However, the early group had significantly more blood loss, more operating time, and shorter hospital stay.

Conclusion: Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 72 hours of onset of symptoms has both medical as well as socioeconomic benefits and should be the preferred approach for patients managed by surgeons with adequate experience in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Keywords: Acute cholecystitis; Cholecystectomy; Laparoscopic.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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