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[Acute cholecystitis--early or delayed cholecystectomy]
Goran Petaković1, Milan Korica, Sava Gavrilović
1Klinika za abdominalnu i endokrinu hirurgiju, Klinicki centar, Novi Sad. petakovic@ptt.yu
Medicinski Pregled
|June 20, 2002
Summary
Early cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis is recommended within 24-48 hours. This approach leads to fewer complications and a significantly shorter recovery period compared to delayed surgery.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
Background:
- Biliary tract diseases are a frequent surgical concern.
- Acute cholecystitis diagnosis is often clear, with early intervention recommended if within 72 hours of onset.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare early and late outcomes of early versus delayed cholecystectomy.
- To analyze intraoperative findings, postoperative complications, and recovery times.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study involving 240 patients divided into early (Group I) and delayed (Group II) cholecystectomy groups.
- Comparison of intraoperative findings, postoperative morbidity, mortality, complications, patient-days, and histopathological changes.
Main Results:
- Patients in Group I underwent surgery within 24-48 hours of disease onset.
- Group II patients experienced delayed surgery, averaging 42 days after initial hospitalization.
- Group I patients had a significantly shorter sick leave duration (32 days) compared to Group II (53 days).
Conclusions:
- Early cholecystectomy (within 24-48 hours) is justified by reduced early and late complications.
- Delayed cholecystectomy is associated with increased complications and longer recovery.
- Early surgical intervention in acute cholecystitis leads to significantly shorter recovery and sick leave periods.