Risk factors and outcomes of bailout procedures during laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: the BOLAC study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bailout procedures during laparoscopic cholecystectomy are employed to prevent major complications. However, their incidence, determinants, and clinical impact remain incompletely defined in large multicenter settings. This study aimed to assess the incidence of bailout procedures during laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis, identify associated risk factors, and evaluate postoperative outcomes.

Methods

A retrospective multicenter cohort study was conducted across 22 hospitals in Northern Italy, including consecutive adult patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis between January 2023 and December 2024. Bailout procedures were defined as any deviation from standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy, including subt

SUBMITTER: Ceresoli M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC13633154 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature