Why the study?
Does laparoscopic cholecystectomy improve postoperative respiratory function compared to open laparotomy in patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy?
Population
20 patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy. Excluded if medical or psychologic indications required a…
Comparison
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy vs Open laparotomy for cholecystectomy
Design
RCT, Randomly assigned to surgical teams performing either laparoscopy or open…
Follow-up
72 hours
Authors
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Supports preferring laparoscopy in elective cholecystectomy to preserve pulmonary function; confirms RCT superiority over open laparotomy.
Does laparoscopic cholecystectomy improve postoperative respiratory function compared to open laparotomy in patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with significantly better preservation of postoperative pulmonary function compared to open laparotomy.
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