Conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy: Risk factor analysis based on clinical, laboratory, and ultrasound parameters

Introduction and aims: The standard of care for gallbladder disease is laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Difficult dissection of the hepatocytic triangle and bleeding can result in conversion to open cholecystectomy, which is associated with increased morbidity. Identifying risk factors for conversion i...

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Main Authors: J. Morales-Maza, J.H. Rodríguez-Quintero, O. Santes, J.L. Aguilar-Frasco, G. Romero-Vélez, E. Sánchez García-Ramos, G. Sánchez-Morales, P. León, F.U. Pastor-Sifuentes, S. Mier y Terán-Ellis, F. Álvarez-Bautista, U. Clemente-Gutiérrez, M.A. Mercado-Díaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-10-01
Series:Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition)
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2255534X21000815