Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy?].

H Leepin1, M Lottenbach, C Klaiber

  • 1Chirurgische Abteilung, Spital Aarberg.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair: long-term outcome with the focus on the influence of mesh reinforcement.

Surgical endoscopy·2006
Same author

Five-year results of laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication as the primary surgical repair in GERD patients: is it durable?

Surgical endoscopy·2006
Same author

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: quality of care and benchmarking. Results of a single-institution specialized in laparoscopy compared with those of a nationwide study in Switzerland.

Surgical endoscopy·2002
Same author

[Trocar site hernias. A rare but potentially dangerous complication of laparoscopic surgery].

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen·2002
Same author

[Retrospective analysis of healing problems after reamed and unreamed nailing of femoral shaft fractures].

Der Unfallchirurg·2002
Same author

[Total endoscopic pre-peritoneal mesh implant in primary or recurrent inguinal hernias].

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen·2002
Same journal

[Multimodal Cardiac Imaging: New Developments for Clinical Practice].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Coronary angiography: From cardiac catheterization to advanced interventional cardiovascular imaging].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Athlete's heart: role of cardiac imaging in the prevention of sudden cardiac death].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Multimodal imaging in cardiac amyloidosis and cardiac sarcoidosis].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Inflammatory Heart Disease: The Role of Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in Myocarditis and Pericarditis].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

State-of-the-Art Cardiac Imaging

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
See all related articles

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients typically recover quickly, returning to activities within a week. While outpatient surgery is possible, a brief hospital stay is preferred due to inherent risks.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Context:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Current practice involves 2-3 day hospitalization post-surgery.
  • Outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy is an emerging trend in the USA.

Purpose:

  • To discuss the feasibility and risks of outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • To highlight the role of cost containment in surgical practice.

Summary:

  • Most patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy are discharged on postoperative days 2 or 3.
  • Full recovery is typically achieved within one week.
  • Outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy is being explored, particularly in the US, driven by cost-containment pressures.

Related Experiment Videos

Impact:

  • Suggests a preference for short hospitalization despite outpatient possibilities.
  • Acknowledges the risks associated with all surgical procedures, including outpatient ones.
  • Underscores the influence of economic factors on medical practice.