Fewer Serious Problems With Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Than Robotic Surgery
(MedPage Today) -- Rates of bile duct injury a year after gallbladder removal surgery were lower with laparoscopic procedures than robotic-assisted ones, a retrospective study of Medicare beneficiaries found. Robotic-assisted cholecystectomy was... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - September 21, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Early Cholecystectomy Questioned for More Severe Acute Biliary Pancreatitis
(MedPage Today) -- Early -- rather than delayed -- cholecystectomy for adults hospitalized with more severe cases of acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) was associated with worse postoperative outcomes, an international study found. Among 378... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - August 25, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

Analgesic Effect of ESPB in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Analgesic Effect of ESPB in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Many patients still experience moderate-to-severe pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. How effective is ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for pain control in these patients?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - March 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Key Factors Predict Gallbladder Cancer on Routine Cholecystectomy Key Factors Predict Gallbladder Cancer on Routine Cholecystectomy
These predictive factors can allow for better surgical planning and treatment. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.First Look (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - February 10, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

How Good is Cholecystectomy For Biliary Dyskinesia in Pediatric Patients?
Discussion Biliary disease includes gallstones, cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), cholangiopathy and cholangitis (pathology of the bile ducts), biliary dyskinesia, gangrene, and cancer. Some are often overlapping as gallstones often contributing to cholecystitis and cholangitis. Biliary dyskinesia (BD) is well-recognized in adults. Adult criteria include: “abdominal pain located in the epigastrium and/or right upper quadrant along with; buildup of pain to a steady level and lasting 30 minutes or longer, pain occurring at different intervals and not daily, severe enough to interrupt activities or lead t...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 30, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

M-TAPA in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy M-TAPA in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Does an M-TAPA block performed before surgery in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy improve postoperative analgesia?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - November 21, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Index Cholecystectomy Cuts Readmissions After Acute Cholangitis Index Cholecystectomy Cuts Readmissions After Acute Cholangitis
Cholecystectomy is considered an elective procedure, and surgeons may delay it if the patient is very sick or simply for scheduling reasons.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - May 27, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

In Patients With CBD Stones, Cholecystectomy Wound Infection Rates Similar With Broad- vs Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics In Patients With CBD Stones, Cholecystectomy Wound Infection Rates Similar With Broad- vs Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics
In patients with common bile duct stones undergoing same-admission cholecystectomy, surgical site infection rates are low and similar with broad- and narrow-spectrum antibiotics, observational data suggest.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - May 19, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news

Early Cholecystectomy for Gallstone Pancreatitis Has Cost Benefit Early Cholecystectomy for Gallstone Pancreatitis Has Cost Benefit
Early cholecystectomy for mild gallstone pancreatitis has clinical and potentially also economic benefits, according to new data from the Gallstone PANC trial.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 10, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

ECG Challenge: Abnormal Telemetry Before Cholecystectomy ECG Challenge: Abnormal Telemetry Before Cholecystectomy
A woman ' s telemetry unit goes haywire the night before her gallbladder removal. What ' s going on?Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 28, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Clinical Case Source Type: news

Use of Dexmedetomidine in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Use of Dexmedetomidine in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
What is the optimal dose of dexmedetomidine to maintain hemodynamic stability, prevent cough, and minimize postoperative pain for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Virtual Post-Discharge Follow-Up Visits Work for Low-Risk Surgeries Virtual Post-Discharge Follow-Up Visits Work for Low-Risk Surgeries
Virtual follow-up visits work well for patients who have had minimally invasive appendectomy or cholecystectomy, new research indicates.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - January 20, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news

Fluorescent Cholangiography Could Prevent Bile Duct Injury During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Fluorescent Cholangiography Could Prevent Bile Duct Injury During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Fluorescent cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy could prevent bile duct injury by improving visualization of biliary anatomy, according to a new review.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - September 8, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

What Is Transvaginal Cholecystectomy?
Title: What Is Transvaginal Cholecystectomy?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 8/5/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/5/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - August 5, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news