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

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a technologic assessment

R W Tallon

    Nursing Management
    |April 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard for gallbladder removal. Further research is needed on surgeon credentialing, long-term complications, and patient selection for optimal medical or surgical therapy.

    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

    Infusion pumps.

    Nursing management·1996
    Same author

    Oximetry: state-of-the-art.

    Nursing management·1996
    Same author

    Wound care dressings.

    Nursing management·1996
    Same author

    Support surfaces: therapeutic and performance insights.

    Nursing management·1996
    Same author

    Automated medication dispensing systems.

    Nursing management·1996
    Same author

    Electronic fetal monitoring.

    Nursing management·1996

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Innovation
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now the primary surgical treatment for symptomatic gallbladders.
    • Despite widespread adoption, critical questions persist regarding its practice and outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key areas requiring further investigation in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    • To guide the development of mechanisms for answering important outcomes inquiries.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current clinical practice and identified knowledge gaps.
    • Analysis of the role of technology assessment teams in outcomes research.

    Main Results:

    • Unresolved issues include surgeon credentialing, long-term complication rates, and management of common duct stones.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Defining patient subgroups for optimal medical versus surgical management remains a challenge.

    • Conclusions:

    • Further research is essential to address outstanding questions in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    • Technology assessment plays a vital role in designing studies to answer these critical outcomes inquiries.