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Cholecystectomy Blunt Dissection

Not Applicable
Conditions
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Registration Number
NCT05366920
Lead Sponsor
Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University
Brief Summary

Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be made with conventional diathermy hook starting at triangle of Calot´s. 5mm suction irrigation blunt dissection starting from the gallbladder fundus is another option. The aim is to test the hypothesis that with 5mm suction irrigation blunt dissection technique a better same day discharge and a shorter operative time can be achieved.

Detailed Description

After initiation of general anaesthesia patients are randomized either to conventional(cautery) or 5mm suction irrigation blunt dissection group. The patients and recovery room personnel are blinded to the operative technique used.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • ASA I-II
  • BMI under 35
  • normal liver enzymes
  • no bile duct dilatation in ultrasound
  • cholecystolithiasis
Exclusion Criteria
  • NSAID allergy
  • previous upper gi-surgery
  • common bile duct stones in preoperative imaging
  • history of severe acute pancreatitis

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
number of days for discharge after surgery30 days
operative time30 days
intraoperative bleeding amount30 days

bleeding which require suction or draining

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
type of analgesic and dose30 days
number of events of postoperative nausea and vomiting which require anti emetic drug30 day
number of days after surgery when readmission is required30 days
presence of a morbidity30days

number of days needed for discharge from service

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Central fourth Health Cluster

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Hail, Saudi Arabia

Central fourth Health Cluster
🇸🇦Hail, Saudi Arabia

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