EARLY COMPLICATIONS OF LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY FOR CALCULOUS CHOLECYSTITIS

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Abstract

Background: Gallstones are the most common cause of hospitalization and most common elective procedure being carried out in hospitals. Although laparoscopic cholecystectomy is not as popular in Pakistan as in the west, because people have misconception of its complications.

Objective of Study: Therefore the present study was conducted to assess the early complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for calculus cholecystitis.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at CMH Rawalpindi from January 2003 to July 2003.

Patients and Methods: A total 100 patients with calculus disease were admitted. This comprised of 88 (88%) females, 12 (12%) males, age ranges from 21 to 60 yrs with mean age of 45 yrs. Patients were assessed per-operatively and post-operatively followed at 01 week, 01 month and 03 months for complications.

Results: The overall incidence of complications was 12% with major complication seen in only 4% cases. There was no mortality in our series.

Conclusion: It is concluded that Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe with less post-operative morbidity and mortality.