A Shift in Timing: The Role of Early Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients with Complicated Acute Cholecystitis – A Case Series

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Published: Dec 3, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v4-i12-10
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy acute cholecystitis gallbladder stones empyema gangrenous cholecystitis perforation conversion hospital stay

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Min Nay Zar Wyke
Consultant Surgeon, No. (1) Military Hospital (700-Bedded), Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar.
Zaw Linn Maung
Consultant Surgeon, No. (1) Military Hospital (700-Bedded), Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar.
Aung Ko Ko Lin
Consultant Surgeon, No. (1) Military Hospital (700-Bedded), Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar.
Moe Myat Aung
Head of Department of Surgery (Retired), No. (1) Military Hospital (700-Bedded), Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar.

Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the gold standard for the treatment of acute cholecystitis due to its minimally invasive nature, which significantly reduces patient recovery times and postoperative complications. This case series presents four cases of acute cholecystitis, each managed successfully via laparoscopic cholecystectomy, without conversion to open surgery. The clinical outcomes and intraoperative findings underscore the effectiveness of laparoscopic techniques, even in complex cases such as empyema, gangrenous cholecystitis, and perforation with abscess formation. The discussion includes a review of the relevant literature, highlighting the advantages of early laparoscopic intervention in acute cholecystitis and addressing the challenges posed by severe inflammation. This case series emphasizes the importance of laparoscopic surgery as the preferred treatment modality for acute cholecystitis.

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Wyke, M. N. Z., Zaw Linn Maung, Aung Ko Ko Lin, & Moe Myat Aung. (2024). A Shift in Timing: The Role of Early Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients with Complicated Acute Cholecystitis – A Case Series. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 4(12), 2163–2167. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v4-i12-10
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