CHOLECYSTITIS

This study tested two different ways to perform a common surgery to remove the gallbladder. It compared the standard method, which uses metal clips, to a newer 'clipless' method that uses a special scalpel to seal blood vessels. The goal was to see if the newer method shortens su…

This study compared two surgical techniques for removing difficult gallbladders to see which is safer. Researchers tested whether starting surgery from the top of the gallbladder (fundus-first) reduces the risk of damaging bile ducts compared to the standard approach. The trial i…

This study tested a new imaging technique to help surgeons see bile ducts more clearly during gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared a special fluorescent dye and camera to standard surgical lighting in 677 patients. The goal was to see if the glowing dye made it easie…

This study tested if giving patients a stress ball to squeeze before gallbladder surgery could help reduce their fear and anxiety. Researchers compared 90 patients who used a stress ball before their procedure to those who received standard care. The goal was to see if this simpl…

This study tested whether adding aromatherapy foot massage to standard care helps people recover after gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared 103 patients who received either the massage or usual postoperative care. They measured pain levels, sleep quality, and overall…

This study looked at 559 patients who had gallbladder removal surgery to understand when surgical drains are actually needed. Drains are tubes sometimes placed during surgery to prevent fluid buildup, but they're not always necessary. The research aimed to identify which patients…

This study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help doctors safely place a small metal tube (stent) to drain an infected gallbladder. The procedure is for patients with cholecystitis who are too sick for surgery. Researchers compared the AI's safety recomme…

This study aimed to find out if having a chronic gallbladder condition increases a patient's chance of developing new gallstones after a procedure called ERCP, which is used to remove stones from the bile duct. Researchers followed over 1,000 patients who still had their gallblad…

This study looked at whether having a fatty liver makes it harder for surgeons to see important bile ducts clearly during gallbladder surgery using a special fluorescent dye. Researchers studied 150 patients to see how fatty liver disease affects the quality of this imaging. Thei…