the Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis Within and Beyond the First 72 Hours, Does it Differ?!

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Jun 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how well a specific surgery called laparoscopic cholecystectomy works for patients with acute cholecystitis, which is an inflammation of the gallbladder. The study will compare outcomes for patients who have this surgery within the first 72 hours of developing symptoms to those who have the surgery after this time frame. By understanding these differences, doctors hope to improve treatment for patients with this condition.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be 18 years or older and diagnosed with acute cholecystitis, either within or after 72 hours of their symptoms starting. They should not have any stones in the common bile duct and must be fit for surgery. However, patients who are not well enough for surgery or have other serious health issues, like uncontrolled diabetes or significant heart disease, will not be included. If you participate, you can expect to receive care related to your surgery and be part of a study that aims to provide valuable insights for future treatments.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients with acute cholecystitis within and after 72 hours.
• • 2. Patients over 18 years.
• • 3. Patients with no common bile duct stones based on imaging and biochemical criteria
• • 4. Fit for surgery.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients not fit for surgery
• • 2. Patients with Pancreatitis.
• • 3. Significant medical disease rendering patient unfit for Laparoscopic surgery (e.g. Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Pulmonary Disease, significant Cardiac Disease)