ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS

This study tested if a procedure called EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EGBD) could replace surgery for acute cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation). Thirty adults who were candidates for gallbladder removal instead received a stent to drain the gallbladder. The goal was to se…

This pilot study tested whether adding acupuncture at a specific point (GB34) to standard medical treatment could help people with mild gallbladder inflammation. Thirty hospitalized patients received either standard care alone or with acupuncture. The goal was to see if acupunctu…

This study tested a different surgical approach (fundus-first) versus the standard method for removing gallbladders that are hard to operate on. 174 adults with severe gallbladder inflammation or other complicating factors took part. The goal was to see if the new technique lower…

This study tested a personalized, low-dose dye to help surgeons see bile ducts more clearly during emergency gallbladder removal in people with severe gallbladder inflammation. Twenty-one adults received a custom dose based on their bile duct thickness measured by MRI. The goal w…

This study looked at a new tool called AE05ML that helps doctors place clips on blood vessels or tissue during keyhole surgery. It included 161 adults having various laparoscopic procedures. The goal was to see if the device is safe and works well, based on any problems and how o…

This study looked at what happens to pregnant women and their babies when they need emergency surgery for problems like appendicitis or gallbladder disease. Researchers collected information from 3 pregnant women to learn more about how surgery affects pregnancy. The goal was to …