Percutaneous cholecystolithotomy and lithotripsy for managing acute calculous cholecystitis in non-surgical candidates: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to review and update the evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of percutaneous cholecystolithotomy/lithotripsy (PCCL) for managing acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC) in non-surgical candidates.

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Embase was conducted. We included studies focusing on the use of PCCL in patients deemed ineligible for surgery owing to ACC and reporting outcomes such as technical success, stone clearance, recurrence, and length of hospital stay. This review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Results

Meta-analysis of 13 studies showed a technical success rate of 97%, with stone and cholecystitis recur

SUBMITTER: Nadeem A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12489569 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature