Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Abstract

Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy who are discharged home 4 h postoperatively will experience the same satisfaction with no increase in complications as patients admitted overnight.

Is there a safe advantage in performing outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy in children?

“…This has been previously demonstrated in adults, where it has been found that patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy who are discharged home 4 hours after surgery will experience the same satisfaction with no increase in complications compared with patients admitted overnight [6]. Other studies have demonstrated that it is possible to perform outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomies with a low readmission rate (mostly elective patients who have easy access to medical care), with good patient acceptance, and some economic benefits to the hospital [7].…”

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a day surgery procedure: Is it safe?--An Egyptian experience

“…Curet et al . [12] concluded that patients who undergo elective LC should be offered early discharge from the hospital as long as they live relatively close to a medical center and have adequate assistance at home. Actually, major complications associated with LC, like bowel injury, are rare and occur in less than 1% of cases.…”

Is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Safe and Acceptable as a Day Case Procedure?

“…[6][7][8] All patients had abdomen ultrasound scan assessment and liver function tests (LFT) done preoperatively. In the event of deranged LFTs or dilated biliary tree on ultrasound scan, further investigations such as ERCP or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography were performed to ensure the clearance of the common bile duct (CBD) before embarking on LC procedure.…”