Advances in Clinical Medical Research
Role of drain placement after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A prospective comparative study
Par Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Durgesh Kumar Pal et Ravi Verma.
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Résumé
Background
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the standard surgical treatment for symptomatic gallstone disease. However, the routine use of postoperative subhepatic drains remains controversial. Although drains are traditionally used to detect or evacuate postoperative bleeding and bile leakage, they may increase postoperative discomfort and prolong hospitalization.
Objective
To compare postoperative outcomes between patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with and without postoperative drain placement, with particular emphasis on postoperative pain, operative duration, postoperative complications, and length of hospital stay.