Do preoperative depressive symptoms predict quality of life after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A longitudinal prospective study.
Hao-Hsien LeeChong-Chi ChiuKing-Teh LeeJhi-Joung WangJin-Jia LinChien-Ming ChaoHon-Yi ShiPublished in: PloS one (2018)
Depressive symptoms complicate the management of LC patients and are associated with poorer outcomes. Because depressive symptoms are very common, further studies are needed to evaluate integrated and comprehensive approaches for assessing and treating these symptoms.