Subtotal cholecystectomy: is it a safe option for difficult gall bladders?

CONCLUSIONS: STC seems to be an effective technique to avoid bile duct injury in difficult cholecystectomy cases. However, the perioperative morbidity associated with STC is relatively high. Surgeons should be aware of the risks of STC and take appropriate steps to minimise them.PMID:34821508 | DOI:10.1308/rcsann.2021.0291

Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - November 25, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: R Ibrahim M Abdalkoddus B Mahendran O A Mownah H Nawara S Aroori Source Type: research