Perioperative outcomes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in elderly patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is increasingly performed in an ever ageing population; however, the risks are poorly quantified. The study aims to review the current evidence to quantify further the postoperative risk of cholecystectomy in the elderly population compared to younger patients.

Method

A systematic literature search of PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library databases were conducted including studies reporting laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the elderly population. A meta-analysis was reported in accordance with the recommendations of the Cochrane Library and PRISMA guidelines. Primary outcome was overall complications and secondary outcomes were conversion to open surgery, bile leaks, postoperative mortality and length of stay.

Results

This revi

SUBMITTER: Kamarajah SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7572343 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature