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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the geriatric population

S W Behrman1, W S Melvin, M E Babb

  • 1Department of Surgery, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

The American Surgeon
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is safe for geriatric patients with symptomatic gallstones, offering faster recovery. Caution is advised for acute cholecystitis, with a preference for open cholecystectomy (OC) or early conversion.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is established as safe and cost-effective.
  • Its efficacy in the elderly, who often have comorbidities, requires definition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of LC in patients over 65.
  • To compare LC with open cholecystectomy (OC) in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 144 geriatric patients undergoing LC.
  • Comparison with 72 patients who had OC.
  • Analysis of outcomes including operative time, complications, and hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • LC for symptomatic cholelithiasis led to significantly shorter hospital stays (1.8 vs. 6.7 days) with comparable costs and complications.

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  • LC for acute cholecystitis had longer operative times but reduced postoperative stay (4.2 vs. 7.5 days) when successful.
  • Conversion rates were higher for acute cholecystitis (16%) than symptomatic cholelithiasis (2.5%).
  • Cardiopulmonary complications were lower with LC (14%) compared to OC (43%).

    • Conclusions:

    • LC is a safe and effective procedure for geriatric patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis.
    • Caution and a low threshold for conversion or primary OC are recommended for acute cholecystitis in this population.
    • Extensive hemodynamic monitoring is not indicated for LC in geriatric patients.