Effect of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on gastric emptying and dyspepsia

Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy does not alter gastric emptying or stomach percentage clearance in gallstone patients who have preoperative delayed gastric emptying on scintigraphy. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has no effect on gastric emptying in symptomatic gallstone patients.

Prevalence of dyspepsia in patients with cholecystolithiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…In two studies, a single symptom out of a list of symptoms ('single-symptom') was sufficient to diagnose dyspepsia. Four studies did not define the definition used for dyspepsia (undefined) [25][26][27][28]. The low number of studies and high heterogeneity did not allow for a funnel plot or regression-based assessments for publication bias.…”

Evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux after laparoscopic cholecystectomy using combined impedance-pH monitoring

“…Although recent studies by Bagaria et al do not support this hypothesis. 17 It has also been reported that bile reflux seems to act synergistically with an increased H. pylori infection after cholecystectomy. 18,19 A multicentre study by Shay et al, in 60 healthy volunteers off acid suppressive therapy quantified several impedance and pH parameters and established normal values for this technique.…”

Homemade specimen retrieval bag for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A solution in the time of fiscal crisis

“…Laparoscopic surgery has evolved greatly over the last 20 years, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is considered the gold standard for the treatment of symptomatic gallstone disease . One major concern regarding advanced laparoscopic operations is the safe extraction of the specimen , especially in cases where it is fragmented and/or shows signs of infection or malignancy .…”