Potential Consequences of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Iraqi Patients in Salah Al-Din Hospitals

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is undoubtedly the key for management of patients with cholecystitis. This study aimed to estimate potential intra-operative complications of LC approach in patients suffered from cholecystitis (acute or chronic). The current retrospective investigation was included about 90 patients, who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy in private hospitals in Salah al-Din Governorate (Iraq) between January 2023 and February 2024. The data recorded in the hospitals were used to approve the diagnosis of cholecystitis. The results confirmed that among the 90 patients studied, 7 (8%) had intraoperative complications, bleeding (3%), biliary tract injuries (2%), bowel injuries (1%), and bile leakage (1%). Also, 6 patients (7%) were converted to open surgery. It was concluded that LC approach for patients with cholecystitis is safe and appropriate.