Meta‐analysis comparing early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis

Item: Dr Marc Zare
Rating: 4.8
Author: Dr Marc Zare

Posted on: 25 April, 2017

Source: BJS

Background
Previous studies comparing early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ELC) with delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DLC) for acute cholecystitis were incomplete. A meta‐analysis was undertaken to compare the cost‐ effectiveness, quality of life, safety and effectiveness of ELC versus DLC.