Intraoperative cholangiogram during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A clinical trial in rural setting

ConclusionThe majority of patients treated in our centre were women, middle‐aged patients booked for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Although only 6.7% cases were suspicious for CBD stones pre‐operatively, a total of 17% of patients with routine IOC suggested CBD stones. IOC was found to be safe, taking only an additional 28 min of total theatre time. Routine rather than selective use of IOC could be considered to improve patient safety and long‐term results.
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research