The efficacy and safety of using prophylactic abdominal drainage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of prophylactic drainage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been a routine practice for many years. However, the debate surrounding using it stems from conflicting evidence regarding its potential benefits and risks.

Methods

Patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy from February 1, 2022, to November 30, 2022, at Aleppo University Hospital were enrolled according to our previously registered protocol (NCT05267860).

Results

This study included 232 patients (117 in the drainage group [DG], and 115 in the non-drainage group [NDG]). There was no statistical difference in the patients' main characteristics, comorbidities, and laboratory findings. The duration of the surgical operation in NDG (mean = 44.92, SD = 1.85) was shorter than in DG

SUBMITTER: Arnaout AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11310261 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature