Delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy increases the total hospital stay compared to an early laparoscopic cholecystectomy after acute cholecystitis: an updated meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

ConclusionDLC is associated with a longer total hospital stay but equivalent morbidity as compared to ELC for patients presenting with acute cholecystitis. ELC would appear to be the treatment of choice for patients presenting with ELC.

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Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 27, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Benjamin Menahem, Andrea Mulliri, Audrey Fohlen, Lydia Guittet, Arnaud Alves, Jean Lubrano Tags: Review Article: Meta‐Analysis Source Type: research