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Early cholecystectomy.

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    • Acute calculous cholecystitis requires prompt management.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the optimal management strategy for acute calculous cholecystitis.
    • To define the ideal timing for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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    • Review of current clinical guidelines and surgical practices for acute calculous cholecystitis.
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    • Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (within 72 hours of symptom onset, not exceeding 7-10 days) is the primary treatment.
    • Percutaneous or endoscopic gallbladder drainage serves as an alternative when surgery is contraindicated.

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    • Timely laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for acute calculous cholecystitis.
    • Gallbladder drainage is a viable option for non-surgical candidates.
    • Unit expertise and equipment influence procedure selection.