Systematic review and meta-analysis of factors which reduce the length of stay associated with elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe ambulatory procedure in appropriately selected patients; however, day case rates remain low. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify interventions which are effective in reducing the length of stay (LOS) or improving the day case rate for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Methods

Comparative English-language studies describing perioperative interventions applicable to elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in adult patients and their impact on LOS or day case rate were included.

Results

Quantitative data were available for meta-analysis from 80 studies of 10,615 patients. There were an additional 17 studies included for systematic review. The included studies evaluated 14 peri-oper

SUBMITTER: Ryan JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7474810 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature