A prospective study of ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Training economic, and patient benefits

Abstract

Our results for ALC compare favorably with published series. In addition, we have demonstrated that the operation can be performed safely by HST under direct supervision without compromising operating lists or safety.

Day-Case Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Is it a Safe and Feasible Procedure?

“…The success rate (90%) and re-admission rate (10%) in our study are comparable to that of other studies which performed DS LC or ambulatory LS, (5,14,15) with a success rate of 86%-95% and re-admission rate of 1.5%-8%. Postoperative nausea and vomiting(PONV) remained a frequent reason for unplanned admission after ambulatory LC.…”

Unanticipated Hospital Admission after Outpatient Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

“…The conversion rate of 1% found in this study is similar to those found in other studies [4,11,13]. Median operating time was not affected by the operations being converted hence it did not influence the result that operating time was a significant predictor of unexpected admission.…”

“…The majority were treated conservatively with few episodes of major complications needing intervention such as laparoscopic re-surgery or stone extraction with ERCP. The results are comparable to those found in other studies [1,4,7,8,13]. Boehme et al [6] have looked into the relation between co-morbidity and postoperative resource utilization after LC and OC finding that certain comorbid conditions significantly increase utilization of postoperative resources including readmissions.…”

Supraglottic Devices in Laparoscopic Surgery - A Review of Literature

“…Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is often conducted as day surgery [27]. The surgery involves creation of pneumoperitoneum and a reverse Trendlenberg position with lateral tilt.…”