Why the study?
Does early cholecystectomy improve clinical outcomes and reduce hospital stay in patients with acute cholecystitis compared to delayed cholecystectomy?
Population
165 patients with acute cholecystitis (n=83 early surgery, n=82 delayed surgery)
Comparison
Early cholecystectomy vs Delayed cholecystectomy
Design
RCT, randomized
Authors
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Supports early cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis to shorten stay and recovery; confirms safety versus delayed surgery in this RCT.
Does early cholecystectomy improve clinical outcomes and reduce hospital stay in patients with acute cholecystitis compared to delayed cholecystectomy?
Early cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis significantly reduces hospital stay and time off work without increasing morbidity or mortality.
Järvinen et al. (1980) studied this question.
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