Outcomes of Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Saudi Arabia
Author Information
Author(s): Al-Mulhim Abdulrahman S., Amin Tarek T.
Primary Institution: King Faisal University - Al –Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
The study aims to analyze the outcomes for all patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a secondary level of care.
Conclusion
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy could be performed safely in the majority of patients with cholelithiasis, by an experienced surgical team at a secondary level of care.
Supporting Evidence
- The complication rate was 4.03%, with 39 patients experiencing complications.
- The median operating time was 85 minutes, ranging from 45 to 180 minutes.
- The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 40 months, with no late complications detected.
Takeaway
Doctors can safely remove gallbladders using a special technique called laparoscopic surgery, and most patients do well after the operation.
Methodology
This is a record-based descriptive study analyzing data from 968 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy over four years.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the study being conducted at a single hospital with specific patient demographics.
Limitations
The study is limited to a single center and may not represent outcomes in other settings.
Participant Demographics
The study included 968 patients, predominantly females (85.1%), aged 15-64 years (mean age 32.9).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.047
Statistical Significance
p=0.047
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