Laparoscopic Ultrasound During Emergency Cholecystectomy Cuts Costs

Using laparoscopic ultrasonography during emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy for severe calculous cholecystitis can reduce hospital stays and costs.

• Patients undergoing emergency surgery with ultrasonography had a significantly shorter hospital stay compared to those who underwent routine surgery after imaging.
• Hospitalization costs were also lower for the emergency group without increased complications.

Surgeons should consider this approach to enhance efficiency and reduce patient burden in acute cases.