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April 1, 2026CureusOpen Access

Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis: A Comparative Study

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DSDinesh S.Government Medical College AKAshwani KumarGovernment Medical College DPDinesh Kumar PasiGovernment Medical College

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This comparative study shows early laparoscopic cholecystectomy impacts postoperative outcomes in patients with acute cholecystitis, suggesting careful timing may matter.

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This study compares the outcomes of early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with acute cholecystitis.
Prospective comparative study on 100 patients with acute calculous cholecystitis.
Patients randomized into two groups: early laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 72 hours and delayed surgery after six to eight weeks.
Analyzed demographic data, intraoperative findings, and postoperative outcomes.
Statistical analysis performed to evaluate significance.
No significant difference in mean operative time between groups (p = 0.802).
Higher intraoperative adhesions (24% vs. 18%) and gallbladder rupture (12% vs. 6%) in Group A, not statistically significant.
Higher conversion to open surgery in Group A (8%) compared to Group B (2%), with no significant difference (p = 0.359).
Postoperative hospital stay significantly longer in Group A (3.46 ± 0.54 days) than Group B (3.06 ± 0.24 days, p < 0.001).

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S. et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb63f16edfba7beb87eed https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.106111

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This comparative study shows early laparoscopic cholecystectomy impacts postoperative outcomes in patients with acute cholecystitis, suggesting careful timing may matter.

Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis: A Comparative Study

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Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis: A Comparative Study

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