Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus conventional management for newly diagnosed gallbladder disease

Completed

• Conditions: Gallbladder diseases; Digestive System; Other diseases of gallbladder

• Registration Number: ISRCTN81663421
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 138

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male and females
2. Aged 18 - 80 years
3. Residing in Nottingham area
4. Presenting with primary diagnosis of bilary colic or acute cholecystitis

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients diagnosed with acute severe gallstone pancreatis or gallstone-related ascending cholangitis (Jaundice temperature greater than 39°C and rigors)
2. Patients less than 18 or more than 80 years
3. Patients who have medical co-morbidity preventing either laparoscopic cholecystectomy or potential inclusion in either treatment arm

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified