The study analyzed 1892 cholecystectomies, including 147 bailout procedures. They found that difficult anatomy and dense adhesions were the main reasons for bailout. Out of the bailout procedures, 63.4% were converted to open surgery, with 66% resulting in complete cholecystectomy. The study revealed that subtotal cholecystectomy is a safe alternative to total cholecystectomy for challenging cases, reducing the risk of damaging surrounding structures. The choice between laparoscopic or open surgery should be based on the surgeon’s expertise.
Journal Article by Ledezma Dominguez J, Tariq N (…) Maqbool B et 3 al. in Am Surg