Status:
COMPLETED
Predictive Factors of Drain Insertion After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Cohort Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Baghdad
Conditions:
Cholecystitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
This study looks at when surgical drains are truly needed after laparoscopic gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). Drains are sometimes placed during surgery to prevent fluid buildup or ...
Detailed Description
Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the standard treatment for symptomatic gallstones, offering benefits such as reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. However, posto...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) at Safeer Al-Husain Hospital, Karbala, Iraq.
- Both male and female patients.
- Diagnosed with gallstone disease, including:
- Chronic cholecystitis
- Acute cholecystitis
- Acute-on-chronic cholecystitis
- Biliary colic
Exclusion
- Conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy prior to completion of the procedure.
- Patients undergoing emergency surgery for gallbladder perforation with generalized peritonitis, where standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy was not feasible.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 21 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 26 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
559 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07195643
Start Date
January 21 2024
End Date
March 26 2025
Last Update
September 26 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Safeer Al-Husain Hospital
Karbala, Iraq