Role of procalcitonin as a predictor in difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis case: A retrospective study based on the TG18 criteria
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47501-0
Abstract: Difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DLC) is difficult to precisely predict before operation. This observational cohort study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of procalcitonin (PCT) for DLC in patients with acute cholecystitis (AC). A total of… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic cholecystectomy; pct; difficult laparoscopic; study ... See more keywords
An additional port in difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy for surgical safety
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DOI: 10.1111/ases.13073
Abstract: Tokyo Guidelines 2018, clinical practice guidelines for acute cholangitis and cholecystitis, recommend bailout procedures to prevent bile duct injury (BDI) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for difficult gallbladder. We first insert an additional port (AP) for… read more here.
Keywords: port difficult; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; additional port; difficult laparoscopic ... See more keywords
Analysis of the sonographic predictors of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy in symptomatic cholelithiasis
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DOI: 10.1111/ases.13300
Abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is one of the most common laparoscopic procedures performed by young surgeons nowadays. Sometimes, LC could be challenging, especially for junior surgeons leading to serious complications. Therefore, this study aims to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: sonographic predictors; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; predictors difficult; difficult laparoscopic ... See more keywords
The difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a narrative review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12893-025-02847-3
Abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed general surgical procedures. Difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with increased operative time, hospital stay, complication rates, open conversion, treatment costs, and mortality. This study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic cholecystectomy; bailout; subtotal cholecystectomy; difficult laparoscopic ... See more keywords