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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a safe and cost-effective alternative to open cholecystectomy (OC). While LC had longer operative times, it resulted in significantly shorter hospital stays and lower costs with comparable safety.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is increasingly adopted as an alternative to traditional open cholecystectomy (OC).
  • Comparative analysis is essential to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LC versus OC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with open cholecystectomy (OC).
  • To evaluate differences in operative time, hospital stay, cost, and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 200 LC and 200 OC procedures at HCA West Side Hospital.
  • Data collection included demographics, operative time, hospital stay, total cost, and morbidity/mortality rates.

Main Results:

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  • Complication rates were similar (6.0% for LC vs. 9.5% for OC), with no statistically significant difference.
  • LC procedures had significantly longer operative times (103.78 min vs. 87.79 min, p < 0.0001).
  • LC resulted in significantly shorter hospital stays (1.13 days vs. 4.43 days, p < 0.0001) and lower total hospital costs ($2,312 vs. $3,006, p < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and effective procedure.
  • LC offers significant advantages in reduced hospital stay and cost compared to OC.
  • LC is a cost-efficient and viable alternative to open cholecystectomy.