Ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a private hospital in Oman. Is it possible?– A single surgeon’s experience
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Aim ; The aim of the study is to analyse the results of Ambulatory Extended Recovery Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Surgery in a 20 bedded private hospital in Oman which is in nascent stage . Methods. Retrospective study in which patients data were collected from hospital records for a period 4.6 years and reviewed.Patients demographics, indications ,criteria for ambulatory surgery , postoperative complications , readmission rates , failure and success rates were studied. Results: Out of 124 patients, 102 patients successfully subjected to AmbulatoryLaparoscopic Cholecystectomy .The success rate was 82.2% with no major complications, no conversion rate ,nil readmission rate , and nil mortality rates. Conclusion :Ambulatory Extended Recovery laparoscopic cholecystectomy is possible even in smaller setup hospital and shows encouraging results provided sound surgical expertise is available.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Maria Dass Scott Arockia Singh, Dr. Jose Manammoottil Luckose, Dr. Jos francis
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- DOI 10.9790/0853-1611116266
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