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Risk factors for conversion to open surgery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A single center experience.

Ali SapmazAhmet Serdar Karaca
Published in: Turkish journal of surgery (2020)
Acute cholecystitis appears to be the significant factor increasing the rate of conversation to open surgery during LC procedures. Male sex and older age are the other factors increasing the risk of con- vert to open surgery. However, LC should be still the first choice of intervention.
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