Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is increasingly performed in an ever ageing
population; however, the risks are poorly quantified. The study aims to review the current …

Background: This systematic review aims to investigate whether percutaneous transhepatic
gallbladder biliary drainage (PTGBD) is superior to emergency cholecystectomy (EC) as a …

Following the spread of the infection from the new SARS-CoV2 coronavirus in March 2020,
several surgical societies have released their recommendations to manage the implications …

Introduction Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the gold-standard approach for
cholecystectomy, has surprisingly variable outcomes and conversion rates. Only recently …

Acute cholecystitis (AC) is an acute inflammatory process of the gallbladder that may be
associated with potentially severe complications, such as empyema, gangrene, perforation …

Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the mortality, morbidity, and
readmissions associated with management of grade 3 cholecystitis in the elderly, vulnerable …

Acute cholecystitis is one of the most frequent diseases faced by the general surgeon. In
recent decades, different prognostic factors have been observed, and effective treatments …

La colecistitis aguda es una de las enfermedades más frecuentes a la que debe enfrentarse
el cirujano general. En las últimas décadas se han observado distintos factores pronósticos …

Background Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) is an alternative
treatment for acute cholecystitis (AC). We aimed to understand the natural course of AC in …

Outcomes of percutaneous cholecystostomy in elderly patients: a systematic review and
meta-analysis Page 1 Creative Commons licenses: This is an Open Access article distributed …