Safe Completion of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Its Conversion Rate in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Safe Completion of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Its Conversion Rate in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Authors

  • Muhammad Shahid Farooq King Edward Medical University
  • Rabia Altaf
  • Ahmad Uzair Qureshi
  • Fatima Naumeri
  • Abrar Ashraf Ali

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v23i2.1583

Keywords:

Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy, con-version rate, difficulty, team work.

Abstract

Abstract

Objectives:  Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a very good and safe procedure for the removal of gall bladder. The objective of our study was to see the conversion rate of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in our unit.

Methods:  This is a retrospective descriptive study. We conducted this study on 167 patients who under-went gall bladder removal in our unit at a Public sector hospital of Lahore.

Results:  Our study showed that 163 (97.6%) out of 167 patients had safe complete laparoscopic cholecystectomy while 4 (2.4%) had to be converted to open cholecystectomy. About 40% of the procedures completed by laparoscope were difficult. Approximately 98% were completed by consultants and 42% were

safely performed by the senior registrars.

Conclusion:  Gall bladder surgery can be safely completed with laparoscope with good team effort and self-awareness of team.

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Published

06/17/2017

How to Cite

Farooq, M. S., Altaf, R., Qureshi, A. U., Naumeri, F., & Ali, A. A. (2017). Safe Completion of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Its Conversion Rate in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 23(2). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v23i2.1583

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