Retrospective analysis evaluates surgical approaches and complications in cholecystitis patients, suggesting cautious stump closure methods.
Key Points
This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes of reconstituting subtotal cholecystectomy for cholecystitis.
Retrospective analysis of 2707 patients who underwent cholecystectomy from January 2010 to December 2022
109 patients received reconstituting subtotal cholecystectomy, classified into laparoscopic (36) and open conversion (73) groups
Outcomes compared included blood loss and postoperative hospital stay.
No bile duct injuries or operation-related deaths were reported.
The laparoscopic group experienced significantly less blood loss and a shorter postoperative hospital stay.
Three cases of retained stone cholecystitis were observed in the laparoscopic stapler group, while none occurred in the laparoscopic suture group or open conversion group.