Safe Postoperative Outcomes Following Early Cholecystectomy for Acute Calculus Cholecystitis

Early cholecystectomy for acute calculus cholecystitis shows safe postoperative outcomes, regardless of symptom onset timing. Operative time was longest for patients with delayed surgery, but bile leaks and conversion rates were similar across groups. Hospital stay was slightly longer for those operated on within 72 hours of symptoms. Surgeons can confidently perform early cholecystectomy for this condition beyond the recommended 72-hour window.