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  • 1Institute of General Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43100 Parma, Italy.

World Journal of Surgery
|September 29, 1999
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Gallbladder perforation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is linked to surgeon experience but does not increase complications with proper management. Adequate antibiotics and irrigation prevent adverse outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a common procedure.
  • Gallbladder perforation (GP) can occur during LC, potentially impacting patient outcomes.
  • Identifying risk factors and management strategies for GP is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of gallbladder perforation (GP) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) on postoperative morbidity and long-term outcomes.
  • To identify risk factors associated with GP during LC.
  • To assess the effectiveness of management strategies for intraoperative GP.

Main Methods:

  • A matched-cohort analytic study of 1127 patients undergoing LC.
  • Analysis of intraoperative gallbladder perforation (GP) occurrence and associated factors using Cox multivariate proportional hazards model.

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  • Retrospective matching of 131 patients with GP to 131 patients without GP for outcome comparison.

    • Main Results:

    • Gallbladder perforation (GP) occurred in 11.6% of cases.
    • Surgeon experience was the only significant risk factor for GP (p < 0.0001).
    • No significant differences in postoperative complications, reoperations, or hospital stay were observed between GP and non-GP groups. Median surgery length was longer in the GP group (74 vs. 61 minutes, p < 0.01).

    Conclusions:

    • Intraoperative gallbladder perforation (GP) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) does not lead to increased postoperative complications or long-term adverse effects when managed appropriately.
    • Surgeon experience is a key factor in minimizing GP incidence.
    • Effective management includes prompt bile aspiration, abdominal irrigation, stone retrieval, and prolonged antibiotic therapy.