Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy following percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage is feasible in low-risk patients with acute cholecystitis.

Ji Won HanYoung Hoon ChoiIn Seok LeeHo Jong ChunHo Joong ChoiTae Ho HongYoung Kyoung You

Published in: Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences (2021)

These findings suggest that early Lap-C is feasible following PTGBD, especially in low-risk patients, although future prospective large-scale studies are needed.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
ultrasound guided
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
minimally invasive
current status
patient reported outcomes
case control