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Analysis of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Elderly Population: Study Conducted at a Tertiary Care Hospital of South India | |
Harika Tirunagari, V Bhaskara Reddy K, Sontam V Prasada Reddy | |
Background:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy represents a highly effective and safe surgical approach for numerous patients suffering from symptomatic gallbladder stone diseases, establishing itself as the preferred treatment modality for cholelithiasis. Elderly individuals who have not undergone cholecystectomy following their initial presentation with symptomatic gallstones face the possibility of reappearing in emergency situations due to complications associated with gallstones. Hence, the present for evaluation of the outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the elderly population.Materials &Methods:A total of 100 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) were divided into two age groups: 65-75 years (Group A) and ≥75 years (Group B). Traditional four-port technique was used, with open conversion for complications. Preoperative assessment included blood tests, electrocardiography, and medical history review. Results were analyzed using SPSS software. Results:Mean age of patients of group A and group B was 71.9 years respectively. Majority proportion of patients of both the study groups were females. Mean surgical time among patients of group A and group B was 71.3 minutes and 75.1 minutes respectively. Mean blood loss among patients of group A and group B was 60.6 ml and 65.1 ml respectively. There was similar incidence of common bile duct injury, postoperative bleeding and postoperative ileus among both the study groups. Conclusion:Elderly patients with higher age were associated with conversion rate and higher incidence of surgical complications. |
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