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Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy is feasible.
J M Kiely1, A E Brannigan, E Foley
1Department of Surgery, Limerick Regional Hospital, Limerick, Ireland.
Irish Journal of Medical Science
|August 9, 2001
Summary
Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DCLC) is feasible and safe for selected patients. This gallbladder surgery offers convenience and cost-effectiveness, with most patients suitable for same-day discharge.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard surgical treatment for gallstones.
- Evaluating alternative approaches to improve patient care and resource utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the feasibility of performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a day case procedure.
- To assess the safety and outcomes of day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DCLC) in a selected patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- Prospective evaluation of the first 50 patients undergoing DCLC from July 1999 to February 2001.
- Inclusion criteria focused on patients under 55 years with ASA grades I or II.
- Standardized anesthetic protocols and postoperative follow-up at one week.
Main Results:
- 90% of patients were suitable for same-day discharge, with a 2% conversion rate.
- Mean patient age was 41.1 years; male:female ratio was 1:6.
- No patients required readmission; only three needed overnight admission for reasons including nausea and hypertension.
Conclusions:
- Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DCLC) is a viable and safe option for carefully selected patients.
- DCLC provides significant advantages in terms of patient convenience and cost-effectiveness.
- This approach represents an efficient method for managing cholelithiasis.