IntraoperativeCholecystitisIndocyanine greenEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancIdentification of biliary anatomyCholedocholithiasis during laparoscopic cholecysUnderwentGallstonesERCPComplicationsConversion to open cholecystectomyTechnique for cholecystectomyFluorescentSurgeonsPerform laparoscopic cholecystectomyOperativeRetrograde cholangiographyFluorescence cholangiographyPatientsDifficult cholecystectomySurgeryComplicationEither laparoscopicallyGallbladder DiseasesAbdominalUltrasonographyHepatobiliaryComputed tomographyConclusionSurgical removalHospitalInjuryProcedureOpen
Intraoperative28
- This study was performed to investigate the potential of intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) holographic cholangiography, which provides a computer graphics model of the biliary tract, with mixed reality techniques. (springer.com)
- Intraoperative 3D cholangiography was performed in a hybrid operating room. (springer.com)
- Upon completion of intraoperative 3D cholangiography, a hologram was immediately and successfully made in the operating room using the acquired cholangiography data, and several surgeons wearing the HoloLens succeeded in sharing the same hologram. (springer.com)
- Intraoperative 3D holographic cholangiography might be a new next-generation operation-support tool in terms of immediacy, accurate anatomical reappearance, and ease of handling. (springer.com)
- MacFadyen BV (2006) Intraoperative cholangiography: past, present, and future. (springer.com)
- Barteau JA, Castro D, Arregui ME et al (1995) A comparison of intraoperative ultrasound versus cholangiography in the evaluation of the common bile duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (springer.com)
- Dip FD, Asbun D, Rosales-Velderrain A et al (2014) Cost analysis and effectiveness comparing the routine use of intraoperative fluorescent cholangiography with fluoroscopic cholangiogram in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (springer.com)
- Figueiredo JL, Siegel C, Nahrendorf M et al (2010) Intraoperative near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography (NIRFC) in mouse models of bile duct injury. (springer.com)
- IMPORTANCE: Significant controversy exists regarding routine intraoperative cholangiography in preventing common duct injury during cholecystectomy. (utmb.edu)
- OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between intraoperative cholangiography use during cholecystectomy and common duct injury. (utmb.edu)
- INTERVENTIONS: Intraoperative cholangiography use during cholecystectomy was determined at the level of the patients (yes/no), hospitals (percentage intraoperative cholangiography use for all cholecystectomies at the hospital), and surgeons (percentage use for all cholecystectomies performed by the surgeon). (utmb.edu)
- RESULTS: Of 92 932 patients undergoing cholecystectomy, 37 533 (40.4%) underwent concurrent intraoperative cholangiography and 280 (0.30%) had a common duct injury. (utmb.edu)
- The common duct injury rate was 0.21% among patients with intraoperative cholangiography and 0.36%among patients without it. (utmb.edu)
- CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: When confounders were controlled with instrumental variable analysis, there was no statistically significant association between intraoperative cholangiography and common duct injury. (utmb.edu)
- Intraoperative cholangiography is not effective as a preventive strategy against common duct injury during cholecystectomy. (utmb.edu)
- Bile duct stones and laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a decision analysis to assess the roles of intraoperative cholangiography, EUS, and ERCP. (qxmd.com)
- A decision model incorporating cost ratios, test accuracy, complication, and failure rates was used to determine the costs of 4 peri-laparoscopic cholecystectomy strategies: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), intraoperative cholangiography (IOCG), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and expectant management. (qxmd.com)
- Dili A, Bertrand C. Laparoscopic ultrasonography as an alternative to intraoperative cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (wjgnet.com)
- Intraoperative ultrasound versus fluorescence and X-ray cholangiography for the identification of bile duct stones, biliary anatomy and bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Time for a randomized controlled trial? (wjgnet.com)
- Role of intraoperative cholangiography for detecting residual stones after biliary pancreatitis: still useful? (sages.org)
- Intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) may detect residual stones in the common bile duct (CBD) after acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP). (sages.org)
- Sudhir MS, Raj P. Preoperative grading system versus intraoperative grading system as predictors for difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A comparative validation study. (nepjol.info)
- Aim: To determine the susceptible choledocholithiasis during laparoscopic cholecystectomy via selective intraoperative cholangiography. (selcukmedj.org)
- It has been based clasical intraoperative cholangiography criteria for this process. (selcukmedj.org)
- In patients with acute cholecystitis or a history of acute cholecystitis, we suggest the liberal use of intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy to mitigate the risk of bile duct injury. (guidelinecentral.com)
- In patients with uncertainty of biliary anatomy or suspicion of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, we recommend that surgeons use intraoperative biliary imaging (in particular intraoperative cholangiography) to mitigate the risk of bile duct injury. (guidelinecentral.com)
- The indications for selective intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) include a clinical history of jaundice, pancreatitis, elevated bilirubin level, abnormal liver function test results, increased amylase levels, a high lipase level, or dilated common bile duct on preoperative ultrasonography. (elsevierpure.com)
- Recently, a novel fluorescent intraoperative cholangiography technique for cholecystectomy using indocyanine green (ICG) has been used, and in 2009 we started using ICG fluorescence cholangiography in LDLT donors who underwent right or left hepatectomy [16], because appropriate cutting line of the bile duct in the donor operation is one of the key issues to prevent biliary complications in both donors and recipients after LDLT. (docksci.com)
Cholecystitis12
- Cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder caused by interruption in the normal flow of bile, is another reason for cholecystectomy. (wikipedia.org)
- We identified Medicare beneficiaries 66 years or older who underwent inpatient or outpatient cholecystectomy for biliary colic or biliary dyskinesia, acute cholecystitis, or chronic cholecystitis.We compared results from multilevel logistic regression models to the instrumental variable analyses. (utmb.edu)
- Operative time was significantly more in male, cholecystitis, and interval cholecystectomy. (nepjol.info)
- Conversion to open was significantly associated with Nassar grade 4, acute cholecystitis, and interval cholecystectomy. (nepjol.info)
- In patients presenting with mild acute cholecystitis (according to Tokyo Guidelines), we suggest surgeons perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 72 hours of symptom onset. (guidelinecentral.com)
- When marked acute local inflammation or chronic cholecystitis with biliary inflammatory fusion (BIF) of tissues/tissue contraction is encountered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy that prevent the safe identification of the cystic duct and artery, we suggest that surgeons perform subtotal cholecystectomy either laparoscopically or open depending on their skill set and comfort with the procedure. (guidelinecentral.com)
- In patients with acute calculous cholecystitis previously treated by cholecystostomy who are good surgical candidates, we suggest that interval cholecystectomy is preferred after the inflammation has subsided. (guidelinecentral.com)
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a frequently performed operation and is the gold standard for the treatment of many biliary disease processes such as cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. (highwire.org)
- Patients with acute cholecystitis should have a laparoscopic cholecystectomy early in their management course. (aafp.org)
- Most are performed to address symptoms related to biliary colic from cholelithiasis, to treat complications of gallstones (eg, acute cholecystitis, biliary pancreatitis), or as incidental cholecystectomies performed during other open abdominal procedures. (medscape.com)
- In a study by Ibrahim et al, predictors of conversion to open cholecystectomy included age greater than 60 years, male sex, weight exceeding 65 kg, the presence of acute cholecystitis, previous upper abdominal surgery, the presence of diabetes and high glycosylated hemoglobin levels, and a less experienced surgeon. (medscape.com)
- BACKGROUND: Acute (calculous) cholecystitis (AC) is an extremely common surgical presentation, managed by cholecystectomy. (bvsalud.org)
Indocyanine green1
- The most recent 18 donors underwent indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence cholangiography for donor hepatectomy. (docksci.com)
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopanc1
- Pedraza M, Cabrera LF, Gomez DA, Mendoza-Zuchini AC, Pulido JA, Jiménez MC, Villarreal RA, Sanchez-Ussa S. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Common Bile Duct Exploration Using Choledochotomy and Primary Closure Following Failed Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Multicentric Comparative Study Using Three-port vs Multiport. (wjols.com)
Identification of biliary anatomy3
- Osayi SN, Wendling MR, Drosdeck JM et al (2015) Near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography facilitates identification of biliary anatomy during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (springer.com)
- No recommendation was made since current evidence comparing near infrared cholangiography for identification of biliary anatomy during cholecystectomy to IOC is insufficient. (guidelinecentral.com)
- We suggest that the use of near-infrared imaging may be considered as an adjunct to white light alone for identification of biliary anatomy during cholecystectomy. (guidelinecentral.com)
Choledocholithiasis during laparoscopic cholecys1
- Thompson DM, Arregui ME, Tetik C et al (1998) A comparison of laparoscopic ultrasound with digital fluorocholangiography for detecting choledocholithiasis during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (springer.com)
Underwent4
- Demographic and clinical factors were assessed in patients with ABP who underwent IOC during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (sages.org)
- Patients and methods: From July 2007 to March 2008, 32 women underwent transvaginal videoassisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy using a transvaginal 10-mm 45 8 rigid bariatric optic through a 12-mm bariatric trocar and two abdominal trocars (2-mm and 5-mm). (dadospdf.com)
- Of the 572 patients undergoing cholecystectomies during the study period, 189 underwent IOC and common bile duct stones were found in 57. (elsevierpure.com)
- Control group consisted of 18 (51.4%) patients who underwent cholecystectomy, choledocholithiasis by Jurash-Vinogradov and applied conventional algorithm of diagnostics and treatment of multiple choledocholithiasis with benign genesis obstructive jaundice. (hvt-journal.com)
Gallstones11
- Cholecystectomy is a common treatment of symptomatic gallstones and other gallbladder conditions. (wikipedia.org)
- Complications of cholecystectomy include bile duct injury, wound infection, bleeding, retained gallstones, abscess formation and stenosis (narrowing) of the bile duct. (wikipedia.org)
- Of the more than 20 million people in the US with gallstones, only about 30% will eventually require cholecystectomy to relieve symptoms (pain) or treat complications. (wikipedia.org)
- While cholecystectomy is not usually the immediate treatment choice for either of these conditions, it is often recommended to prevent repeat episodes from additional gallstones getting stuck. (wikipedia.org)
- In living donor liver transplantation between adults, a cholecystectomy is performed in the donor because the gallbladder interferes with removal of the right (lateral) lobe of the liver and to prevent the formation of gallstones in the recipient. (wikipedia.org)
- Dr J referred Mrs K to the surgical department at Tauranga Hospital, advising that she had gallstones and would need a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (hdc.org.nz)
- No recommendation was made since no risk prediction models exist that incorporate the presence or absence of gallstones as a factor that increases bile duct injury or difficulty of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (guidelinecentral.com)
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is considered the most cost-effective management strategy in the treatment of symptomatic gallstones. (aafp.org)
- Indications for cholecystectomy, either open or laparoscopic, are usually related to symptomatic gallstones or complications related to gallstones. (medscape.com)
- Prophylactic cholecystectomy at the time of a splenorenal shunt has been proposed based on the acute pain syndrome that these patients can develop postoperatively often related to gallbladder symptoms as well as the high likelihood of the formation of gallstones in this subset of patients with liver disease. (medscape.com)
- Ultrason- had already had cholecystectomy and 30 ography remains the method of choice for had gallstones). (who.int)
ERCP1
- ERCP/cholecystectomy), or previous cholangitis . (teachmesurgery.com)
Complications9
- Whether Mr Breeze provided services of an appropriate standard to Mrs K, on whom he performed cholecystectomy surgery at Tauranga Hospital in February 2000, and who developed post-operative complications. (hdc.org.nz)
- The aim of the present study is to analyze the utility of IOC in detecting residual stones in patients undergoing cholecystectomy for ABP and if complications are related with this procedure. (sages.org)
- Analysis was done retrospectively with the emphasis on the outcome including all complications, conversion rate, hospital stay and operation time after elective cholecystectomy. (hvt-journal.com)
- 5 6 Well-recognized complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy include bile leak, common bile duct injury, hemorrhage, retained gallstone, and wound infections. (highwire.org)
- The aim of this study is to identify demographic and perioperative factors associated with complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a contemporary ACS service. (highwire.org)
- However, since the introduction of ICG fluorescence cholangiography, we have not encountered any biliary complications in either donors or recipients. (docksci.com)
- ICG fluorescence cholangiography might be helpful to reduce biliary complications after LDLT in both donors and recipients. (docksci.com)
- In the present study, we retrospectively analyzed biliary complications including biliary leakage and stricture and also evaluated usefulness of ICG fluorescence cholangiography to cut the bile duct during donor hepatectomy in LDLT. (docksci.com)
- Most open cholecystectomies result from conversion of a laparoscopic procedure, often because of bleeding complications or unclear anatomy. (medscape.com)
Conversion to open cholecystectomy1
- No recommendation was made since the current evidence comparing conversion versus no conversion to open cholecystectomy to limit/avoid BDI in the difficult cholecystectomy is insufficient. (guidelinecentral.com)
Technique for cholecystectomy1
- In cases where cancer is suspected, the open technique for cholecystectomy is usually performed. (wikipedia.org)
Fluorescent5
- Background: The purpose was to evaluate the efficacy of near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography (FC) in real-time visualization of the biliary tree during elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (unict.it)
- Methods: Fifty consecutive elective laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed with fluorescent cholangiography. (unict.it)
- Conclusion: Fluorescent cholangiography can be considered as a useful tool for intra-operative visualization of the biliary tree during laparoscopic cholecystectomies. (unict.it)
- In all the cases, fluorescent cholangiography using intravenous injection of ICG has become the optimal tool to confirm the biliary tract anatomy during LC because it has potential advantages over radiographic cholangiography in that it does not require irradiation or dissection of the triangle of Calot. (wjols.com)
- He was not surprised by this particular finding in light of the large international randomized clinical trial he led on near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography (NIFC). (clevelandclinic.org)
Surgeons7
- Predictions of difficult cholecystectomy preoperative make the surgeon prepared, thereby making a more careful dissection, back up from senior surgeons, and a low threshold for early conversion. (nepjol.info)
- Nassar operating scale is simple scale that can be used by all level of surgeons to predict difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (nepjol.info)
- In patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, we suggest that surgeons use the critical view of safety (CVS) for anatomic identification of the cystic duct and artery. (guidelinecentral.com)
- When the critical view of safety cannot be achieved and the biliary anatomy cannot be clearly defined by other methods (e.g. imaging) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, we suggest that surgeons consider subtotal cholecystectomy over total cholecystectomy by the fundus-first (top down) approach. (guidelinecentral.com)
- Surgeons with appropriate experience and training may use laparoscopic ultrasound imaging as an alternative to IOC during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (guidelinecentral.com)
- Routine use was deemed necessary by laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colorectal, and lymphedema surgeons, while selective use was preferred for plastic surgery, gastric cancer surgery, or during thyroid or parathyroid resections. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Consequently, although presurgical radiology is useful for avoiding bile leakage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, surgeons should be aware of its limitations. (elsevierpure.com)
Perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy1
- ACS teams commonly perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for acute biliary disease. (highwire.org)
Operative5
- Berci G, Shore JM, Hamlin JA et al (1978) Operative fluoroscopy and cholangiography. (springer.com)
- Grading operative findings at laparoscopic cholecystectomy following the new scoring system in duhok governorate: Cross-sectional study. (nepjol.info)
- Utilisation of an operative difficulty grading scale for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (nepjol.info)
- This study was aimed to elucidate the role of ICG as an investigative tool that aids the operative procedure of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (wjols.com)
- Patients with biliary pain should have laparoscopic cholecystectomy on first open operative day. (aafp.org)
Retrograde cholangiography2
- Mann K, Belgaumkar AP, Singh S. Post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiography laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Challenging but safe. (nepjol.info)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography (ERC) is often regarded as the gold standard for visualising biliary disease. (biomedcentral.com)
Fluorescence cholangiography1
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with real-time ICG fluorescence cholangiography enables a better visualization and identification of the biliary tree and therefore should be considered as a means of increasing the safety of LC. (wjols.com)
Patients17
- MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Patients with claims for common duct repair operations within 1 year of cholecystectomy were considered as having major common duct injury. (utmb.edu)
- The least costly management strategy for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy is unclear. (qxmd.com)
- The least costly strategy for laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients depends primarily on the risk of stones and stone-related symptoms, but procedural costs and operator expertise are also critical. (qxmd.com)
- This was a prospective cross-sectional study done from 2020 July 9 to 2021 January 30 after ethical clearance among all patients of BPKIHS planned for laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstone disease. (nepjol.info)
- For patients requiring cholecystectomy, we suggest using a multi-port laparoscopic technique instead of single port/single incision technique. (guidelinecentral.com)
- Conclusions: Transvaginal video-assisted NOTES cholecystectomy seems to be an efficient and safe approach to minimally invasive surgery, providing patients with a comfortable recovery with virtually no abdominal scars as a bridge to exclusively NOTES procedures. (dadospdf.com)
- Charts were reviewed for a 6-month time period in 2003 at Parkland Memorial Hospital for all patients undergoing cholecystectomy. (elsevierpure.com)
- Patients with biliary colic require surgical removal of their gallbladder (cholecystectomy) to alleviate their recurring symptoms. (jomi.com)
- Patients with planned open cholecystectomy were excluded. (highwire.org)
- In a multivariate analysis 1 of more than 900 patients, researchers identified a family history of cholecystectomy in a first-degree relative and obesity (defined as body mass index [BMI] greater than 30 kg per m 2 ) as strong risk factors for symptomatic gallstone disease with a relative risk of 2.2 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.5 to 3.0) and 3.7 (95% CI, 2.3 to 5.3), respectively. (aafp.org)
- Patients with gallstone pancreatitis should have a laparoscopic cholecystectomy during the same hospitalization. (aafp.org)
- Open cholecystectomy should also be considered in patients with cirrhosis and bleeding disorders, as well as pregnant patients. (medscape.com)
- Although rare, open cholecystectomy is also indicated in patients who have trauma to the right upper quadrant and in the rare cases of penetrating trauma to the gallbladder. (medscape.com)
- Three-dimensional drip infusion CT cholangiography in patients with suspected obstructive biliary disease: a retrospective analysis of feasibility and adverse reaction to contrast material. (biomedcentral.com)
- Computed Tomography Cholangiography (CTC) is a fast and widely available alternative technique to visualise hepatobiliary disease in patients with an inconclusive ultrasound when MRI cannot be performed. (biomedcentral.com)
- however, its safety and efficacy, along with subsequent cholecystectomy, are underreported in South Africa, where patients often present late and access to emergency operating theatre is constrained. (bvsalud.org)
- Post-procedure, 16 patients (43.24%) went on to have LC, of which 50% (eight patients) required conversion to open surgery and 25% (four) had subtotal cholecystectomy. (bvsalud.org)
Difficult cholecystectomy1
- Nassar scale was used for risk evaluation of difficult cholecystectomy. (nepjol.info)
Surgery8
- page needed] The surgery is usually successful in relieving symptoms, but up to 10 percent of people may continue to experience similar symptoms after cholecystectomy, a condition called postcholecystectomy syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
- There are no specific contraindications for cholecystectomy, and in general it is considered a low-risk surgery. (wikipedia.org)
- However, anyone who cannot tolerate surgery under general anesthesia should not undergo cholecystectomy. (wikipedia.org)
- METHODS AND PROCEDURES: The movie shows a common bile duct (CBD) injury occurring during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed in another hospital and its repair in open surgery done in our deparment. (sages.org)
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is the gold standard for gall bladder surgery and is one of the most common surgeries undertaken worldwide. (diagnosticgreen.com)
- Our aim is to present the technique and initial prospective results of a transvaginal video-assisted laparoscopic approach to NOTES cholecystectomy in order to perform minimally invasive surgery without visible scars. (dadospdf.com)
- Currently almost all cholecystectomies (about 90-93%) in developed countries are performed through laparoscopic surgery (9). (hvt-journal.com)
- When gallbladder cancer is suspected or confirmed preoperatively or intraoperatively, an open cholecystectomy should be performed with consultation from an experienced hepatobiliary surgeon if the primary surgeon is not comfortable with liver resections and hepatobiliary surgery. (medscape.com)
Complication1
- The most feared complication during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is bile duct injury. (wjols.com)
Either laparoscopically1
- Cholecystectomy can be performed either laparoscopically, or via an open surgical technique. (wikipedia.org)
Gallbladder Diseases1
- A laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the treatment of choice for gallbladder diseases. (hvt-journal.com)
Abdominal2
- Some authors have proposed using a standard laparoscope transvaginally in order to overcome the problems of operating the flexible scope inside the abdominal cavity to perform cholecystectomies without visible scars as a bridge to developing human NOTES procedures [19]. (dadospdf.com)
- Other indications include biliary dyskinesia, gallbladder cancer, and (controversially) prophylactic cholecystectomy during various intra-abdominal procedures. (medscape.com)
Ultrasonography2
- Röthlin MA, Schöb O, Schlumpf R et al (1996) Laparoscopic ultrasonography during cholecystectomy. (springer.com)
- Ultrasonography (US), CT, MRI, cholangiography, angiography and scintigraphy are the most common radiological modalities used to evaluate the hepatic graft. (medscape.com)
Hepatobiliary2
- For diagnosis of hepatobiliary disease, ultrasound and MR cholangiography (MRC) are most frequently used. (biomedcentral.com)
- Computed Tomography Cholangiography (CTC) is a fast and widely available technique to visualise hepatobiliary disease. (biomedcentral.com)
Computed tomography1
- The objective of this study was to examine the heterogeneity of the subvesical duct or the ducts of Luschka as well as the reliability of drip-infusion cholangiography with computed tomography (DIC-CT) for their identification. (elsevierpure.com)
Conclusion1
- Conclusion: Peroperatuar laparoscopic cholangiography is a reliable method to see intraductal stones and the anatomic variations of bile ducts. (selcukmedj.org)
Surgical removal2
- Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. (wikipedia.org)
- Cholecystectomy (open or laparoscopic surgical removal of the gallbladder as a treatment for stones) is one of the most common surgical procedures performed the world over. (medscape.com)
Hospital4
- The aim of this study is to analyze laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed by a single surgeon over 8 years at Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. (hvt-journal.com)
- Nowadays, cholecystectomies are occupying the top of operating lists of any hospital in the world (1, 2). (hvt-journal.com)
- The analysis of case series of ICG laparoscopic cholecystectomy in our hospital-the World Laparoscopic Hospital, Gurgaon, India. (wjols.com)
- Once a patient is diagnosed, having cholecystectomy early in the course of the disease can significantly reduce the hospital stay. (aafp.org)
Injury2
- Common Bile Duct Injury During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. (sages.org)
- The Bile Duct Injury (BDI) rate with laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported to be 0.5%1, and while relatively low, when injuries occur, they can be catastrophic. (diagnosticgreen.com)
Procedure1
- In 2011, cholecystectomy was the eighth most common operating room procedure performed in hospitals in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
Open2
- However, some situations still require a traditional open cholecystectomy. (medscape.com)
- Although laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been proven to be safe in all trimesters of pregnancy, an open operation should be considered, especially in the third trimester, since laparoscopic port placement and insufflation may be difficult. (medscape.com)