1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcus Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393, Xinyi road Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
2 Clinical Medical Research Center of Echinococcus and Hepatobiliary Disease of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi 830054, China.
Received on 15 January 2024; revised on 23 February 2024; accepted on 26 February 2024
This review article provides a comparison of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) versus open cholecystectomy (OC) for the treatment of gallbladder disease. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, characterized by its minimally invasive approach, has gained popularity over open cholecystectomy due to its perceived advantages in safety, reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, improved cosmesis, and potential cost savings. However, the choice between the two procedures remains subjective and depends on various factors such as patient characteristics, surgical expertise, and specific clinical scenarios. This review synthesizes current evidence from clinical trials and studies to aid clinicians in making informed decisions regarding the selection of the most appropriate surgical approach for individual patients.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Open cholecystectomy; Cholecystitis; Cholelithiasis; Common bile duct (CBD)
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Adil Mehmood, Shao Ying Mei, Abuduhaiwaier abuduhelili and Ba dengcairenanrui. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus open cholecystectomy. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 17(02), 396–404. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2024.17.2.0097